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- The BotCon 30th Anniversary takes it back to where it all began this summer in Ft. Wayne, Indiana! -

This year marks not just the 40th anniversary of Transformers, but also the 30th anniversary of THE Original Transformers Collectors’ and Fan Convention… BotCon!

The show returns to Ft. Wayne, Indiana this June 27-30 for an anniversary celebration Transformers fans will be talking about all year long!

From our friends at Agabyss, the show promoter for BotCon:

You can make your reservations through our partner hotel, Courtyard by Marriott starting today. The convention itself will be held right across the street at the Grand Wayne Center, site for BotCon 1994, 2000, and 2002. Since those 3 conventions, the Grand Wayne Center has been expanded in to a new, much larger facility with amazing state of the art amenities. This is going to be the Transformers event of the Summer!

Make your reservation today through our online link and stay tuned for pre-registration later this month!

Please note, we have also opened Vendor and Artist registration. Vendor booth size has been expanded to a 10x10 space and the rate for a single booth and multiple booth options has been reduced/reworked this year to give any vendor more budget options. All of the details are in the online listing. Any questions, please contact us. You can secure your spot today by using the Vendor/Artist check out options below.

BotCon 2024 hotel block:
https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1706644612362&key=GRP&app=resvlink

Vendor Registration
https://www.agabyss.com/vendor-booth-space-for-botcon-2024-1

Artist Registration
https://www.agabyss.com/artist-table-space-for-botcon-2024

BotCon ‘24 UPDATE

A NEW BotCon website is on the way. It will return tomorrow... after today’s messages. In the meantime let’s get a preview of the new exciting news we are rolling out this week - here and now!

Our first guest is Bumper Robinson! He provided the voice of BUMBLEBEE and BLITZWING from Transformers Animated!

Autographs start at $40 and pictures start at $30. All the details will be listed on the guest page.
Need your hotel room still? The block is filling up fast! Make your reservation now at https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1706644612362&key=GRP&app=resvlink

Artists & Vendors, response has been amazing so far! Don’t wait, lock up your spot today at https://www.agabyss.com/botcon/

See you all back here tomorrow for the new site launch and details on all the great ways to attend BotCon ‘24!

Oh, and remember, Kids 12 & Under are FREE! Kids don’t have to pay to be a kid at BotCon!

BotCon Attendee Pre-Registration is now LIVE!

ALL of the details can be found on our brand new website over at BotCon.com. Here are the bullet points before you go and check it all out!

* Daily passes are being pre-sold this year, listed at $40/$40/$25.

* The $99 weekend option returns for 2024. Like last year, this pass includes Friday-Sunday admission and Thursday evening early BC store shopping. 4 Days of BotCon activities!

* This is the big change. There are now TWO Premium package options. One for the budget-oriented and one for those that want some EXTRA extras! Make sure you choose the one that best fits what you want! PREMIUM PACKAGES ARE YOUR BEST CONVENTION VALUE FOR SURE!

* There are 3 custom figures this year, with various options depending on the package you choose. Make sure you look over the Premium/Weekend options before purchasing tickets. The Thursday class is ONLY open to Weekend/Premium members. There is also now a Saturday KIDS ONLY custom class available to add to your registration.

* Check back for additional add-on’s as they are made available.

* As revealed yesterday, the voice of Transformers Animated BUMBLEBEE - Bumper Robinson - is our first guest announcement! More guests to be announced starting next week!

Final notes:

- Kids 12 & Under are FREE! Kids never have to pay to be a kid at BotCon!

- NO HIDDEN FEES at registration. The price listed is the price you pay!

- All guest autograph prices will be announced well before the show and we strive to make our guests both accessible and affordable!

Since 1994, BotCon has been the PREMIER Transformers fan convention, offering hundreds of OFFICIAL exclusives and special guest appearances. With so many various types of comic-cons and themed shows out there, just know that BotCon will continue to be a fan friendly event that gives fans and families an awesome convention experience at an affordable price!

Our NEXT BotCon 2024 GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT!

One of the most iconic voices in Transformers history, the spawn of Unicron himself, the one and only... BEAST WARS TARANTULAS AKA Alec Willows!

He will be joining us for all 3 show days at BotCon 2024 June 27-30 at the Grand Wayne Center Ft. Wayne, Indiana

BotCon offers you something others shows don't. AWESOME SWAG! From the Badge & Lanyard you get to attendee priority admission, when you sign up for Weekend or Premium Admission you get a FULL convention experience!

Spotlight on Premium and Premium Plus-
Premium ($229.95) includes:

* Badge/Lanyard
* Limited 2 figure Exclusive BotCon 2024 VS set
* Thursday Night Early Access to the BotCon Store and Exclusives
* Early Admission entry to the BotCon 2024 Vendor Room
* Convention Comic Program
* Exclusive BotCon 30th cloisonné pin
* Exclusive BotCon 30th art print
* Premium Access to ALL BotCon guest panels and guest autographs (prices for autographs determined by guests and listed WELL in advance)
* Early access to preorders for Botcon and Agabyss Exclusives
* 3 Raffle tickets for show prizes

Upgrade to Premium PLUS ($329.95) to receive:

* Limited Edition BotCon Crystal Wolf Freki & Crystal Armor Sturla
* Signed Guest Art Print (MULTIPLE guests)
* Priority seating for all panels
* 5 additional raffle tickets for show prizes

Don't wait! Grab your PREMIUM package today so you are all set to attend BotCon 2024. The ORIGINAL Transformers Fan Convention.

www.BotCon.com
https://www.agabyss.com/botcon/2024/

And don’t forget. Admission for Kids 12 & Under is always FREE at the show. Kids never have to pay to be a kid at BotCon!

BotCon 2024 Thursday Roundup!

First up, our NEXT Guest announcement - “ME GRIMLOCK at BotCon this summer!”

You won’t want to miss meeting Gregg Berger, one DINOmite guest for sure! Check his Bio for all the details on his Generation 1 work on Transformers

Early Bird Pin - EVERYONE that registers by April 21st will get an exclusive collectible pin. NOTE! This pin is one of a series of EIGHT different pins, so if you want to get the whole set at BotCon make sure you get signed up by the 21st!

Additional details on this year's Custom Class offerings are now available.

* Thursday will feature the G1 Hound mold to be customized in to C-110 Jungle Shadow!
* Friday is the G1 Hot Rod mold to be customized in to G1 Side Burn.
* Friday Night/Saturday (Kids Only) is the all-new Beast Wars character Bumblebeast

Each custom toy will include an amazing bonus feature, whether it be a new accessory or head sculpt. You know the legacy of the BotCon custom class toys, so you don’t want to miss out on this! You can order the classes through the add-on options when you order your Daily, Weekend, or Premium Pass. https://www.agabyss.com/botcon/2024/

The Convention Hotel - It’s filling up fast! Make sure to reserve your room today! https://www.botcon.com/botcon-2024-hotel/

Check out BotCon.com for additional information and updates.

We hope to see you this June 27-30th in Fort Wayne, Indiana!

Transformers Fans! June 27-30 at the Grand Wayne Center in Ft. Wayne, Indiana...

The poet
The multiple personality
The toxic righter of wrongs
The boom dropper
The rat
The hippie
The juvenile joke

From the Cybertronian sewers to the back alleys of Iacon, find out what these 7 Animated misfits have in common this Summer at BotCon ‘24!

Check out BotCon.com/news for more info on this all-new Transformers Animated merchandise offering, our current list of guests including Gregg Berger (G1 Grimlock/Skyfire) and Bumper Robinson (Animated Blitzwing/Bumblebee), details on the RETURN of the BotCon Art contest, how you can get a FREE bonus souvenir pin just for attending, and to order your Daily/Weekend/Premium passes today!

Don't miss THE Transformers 40th anniversary celebration of the year!

BotCon 2024 Wednesday Roundup!

Our weekly roundup one day early because… reasons!

* First up, The Courtyard by Marriott is SOLD OUT. We will be opening another block at their partner hotel, the Hampton. Right next door. The rooms will go fast so make your reservation as soon as the block goes live tomorrow!

* BotCon ‘24 Vendor list. We already have more vendors signed up for this year than each of the previous two years! We expect a fully sold out exhibitor hall in Ft. Wayne Indiana June 27-30. Check out your first look at the Vintage and Modern retailers that will be on site at the show!

* NEW Transformers Animated??? Fans have been wondering who the new Transformers Animated character is from last weeks update. Let’s be clear, there was only one Derrick J. Wyatt. We would never attempt a new design because if it’s not from Derrick (or by extension his former Hasbro peeps) it’s not ‘Animated’. That said, he was always very receptive to the BotCon repaints of his models in to new characters. In fact he was a key part in both the BotCon 2011 set and Timelines Issue 6: The Stunti-Con Job. Featuring Dead End from Jazz, Drag Strip from Arcee, and of course Toxitron from Optimus Prime.

So while the team leader for our group of misfits hasn’t been announced yet, that leader does have a second in command. And she has close ties to Toxitron as well. With the help from Trusted Transformers Animated artist Josh Perez, we bring you the newest BotCon Animated character - Number 2! She along with her cohorts will be featured on an ALL-NEW BotCon Transformers Animated T-Shirt and Poster!

* As far as the ‘reasons’ we mentioned earlier? Tomorrow, prepare to see an image like you have never seen before. And then at BotCon ‘24, let’s just say that any kid from the 80’s is going to feel like they stepped in to a time machine when they see what is planned for an exhibit/sale. Fans and collectors are not ready for this reveal!

Daily, Weekend, or Premium Pass available via https://www.agabyss.com/botcon/2024/

Check out BotCon.com for additional information and updates. We hope to see you this June 27-30th in Fort Wayne, Indiana!

NOTE: Early Bird Pin - EVERYONE that registers by April 21st will get an exclusive collectible pin. This pin is one of a series of EIGHT different pins, so if you want to get the whole set at BotCon make sure you get signed up by April 21st!

Transformers 40th Anniversary
1980's U.S. Branded Merchandise EXHIBITION & SALE!

This is going to be unlike anything anyone has ever seen before! At BotCon ‘24 June 27-30 there will be an ACTUAL 10x20 Bedroom set up in the Exhibitor hall featuring the largest exhibit of 1980’s U.S. G1 branded merchandise ever seen on display.

But that’s not all. Weekend/Premium attendees will have FIRST opportunity to purchase from the collection. That’s right, it is ALL for sale!

Please visit https://www.botcon.com/botcon-2024-vendor-information/ for all the details on sale times, requirements, and more.

Do not miss the once in a life time opportunity to get your picture in the room, see this amazing selection of branded merchandise, and take some amazing items home with you as well!

Notes:

* New hotel block as been added. Click the hotel tab.

* April 21st is Early Bird deadline

* Artists announcements will be starting here shortly.

Autobots & Decepticons. The BotCon ‘24 Tentative schedule is now online! Check it out here: https://www.botcon.com/botcon-2024-schedule

Remember, you only have until the end of the day April 21st to get your FREE Early Bird items for pre-registering by Sunday night. Don’t delay, sign up today!

BotCon 2024 Schedule

Please check back for final Panel & Event Descriptions.

Note, this schedule is TENTATIVE. All times & events are subject to change.


Thursday June 27th

9:00am – 2:00pm – Shadow Tracker Custom Class

10:30am – Vendor Registration/Exhibit Hall Set-up

11:00am – Line tickets released for Branded Merchandise sale/Sneak peek.

4:00pm – Premium/Premium+ Package Pick up

4:15pm – BotCon Store Opens for Premium/Premium+

5:30pm – Weekend Pass Package Pick up / BotCon Store Access

7:00pm – 1980’s Branded Merchandise Pre-Sale

9:00pm – Registration/BotCon Store Closes

9:00pm-11:00pm – Movie Night (Title TBA)

11:00pm – Exhibit Hall Set-Up Closes


Friday June 28th

8:00am – Late Package Pickup

9:00am – Late Registration

10:00am – VIP/Premium/Weekend Pass entry

11:00am – 5:00pm – Energon Bag Toss Qualifiers

11:00am – 11:50am – Artist Panel

11:30am – General Admission

11:30am – 3:00pm – ‘Side Burn’ Custom Class

12:00pm – 12:50pm – Panel TBD

1:00pm – 1:50pm – Panel TBD

2:00pm – 2:50pm – Panel TBD

3:00pm – 3:50pm – Panel TBD

4:00pm – 4:50pm – Transformers Animated: Script Reading

4:00pm – 8:00pm – Friday Evening ‘Bumblebeast’ Custom Class.

5:00pm – Vendor Room Closes

7:30pm – Energon Bag Toss (Tournament)

9:00pm-11:00pm – Movie Night (Title TBA)


Saturday June 29th

9:00am – Premium/Weekend Pass entry

9:30am – General Admission

11:00am – Art room opens featuring Drawing classes & Kids Bumblebeast customization.

11:00am-11:50am – Panel TBD

11:00am – 5:00pm – Energon Bag Toss Qualifiers

12:00pm – 12:50pm – Panel TBD

1:00pm- 1:50pm – Panel TBD

2:00pm – Cosplay Contest

2:00pm – 2:50pm – Panel TBD

3:00pm – 3:50pm – Voice Actor Panel

4:00pm – 4:50pm – New Product Reveal

5:00pm – Vendor Room Closes

7:00pm – Energon Bag Toss FINALS – Awards Presentation

8:00pm – Premium+ Pre-function

9:00pm-11:00pm – Movie Night (Title TBA)


Sunday June 30th

9:00am – Showroom opens (All)

10am – Premium+ Art print pick up at BotCon store.

10:00am – 10:50am – Panel TBD

10:00am – Carnage in C-Minor Rock out

11:00am – 11:50am – Panel TBD

12:00pm – 12:50pm – Panel TBD

1:00pm – 1:50pm – BotCon panel

3:00pm – Vendor Room Closes

Available on display at BotCon ‘24 June 27-30 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana! You won’t want to miss this in person, exclusively presented by Robosen!

Check out the reveal video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voWMMrM2GRg

The magic continues this summer for Transformers fans at BotCon ‘24. Preregister now for additional perks!

BotCon ‘24 will feature:

* Thousands of Transformers toys for sale

* Show exclusive Transformers items

* Art & Cosplay displays and contests

* Robot fans & collectors from around the world

* Transformers 80’s branded merchandise sale & display

* Games & Attractions for kids of all ages

* Interactive tutorials for aspiring artists & customizers

* Video & Media Room

Order your tickets and plan your trip today!