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Wizard World 2003: TF Built-To-Rule (BTR)

Date: Saturday, August 9th 2003 8:56pm CDT
Category: Event News
Posted by: Seibertron

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Love ´em or hate ´em, the Built-To-Rule (BTR) Transformers were on display again ... this time at Wizard World 2003 in Chicago. The BTR Transformers might look awkward in robot mode, but their vehicle modes are pretty slick. Check out the new pictures of the all-new Transformers BTR figures here.

Wizard World 2003: TF Energon

Date: Saturday, August 9th 2003 8:53pm CDT
Category: Event News
Posted by: Seibertron

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Hasbro´s very impressive Transformers display was available for viewing again at Wizard World 2003 here in Chicago. On display were the Transformers 2004 line called "ENERGON". While it was essentially the same products that were on display at OTFCC 2 weeks ago, we were able to get pictures this time of the backsides of the Energon figures including their boxes as well as the Transformers Energon story text:

"The quest for Energon - a rare and potent substance the Autobot and Decepticon warriors have battled over for eons - continues on Earth! The Decepticon forces have struck a deal with Unicron: in exchange for new powers and forms, they will supply enough Energon to full reactivate him. Now legions of hyper-powered Decepticons speed toward Earth, intent on controlling its Energon resources at any cost! Only an elite team of Autobots, empowered with the Spark of Combination, can save the planet from total destruction."
Check out the pictures for yourself here.

Wizard World 2003: Hasbro's Panel

Date: Saturday, August 9th 2003 8:46pm CDT
Category: Event News
Posted by: Seibertron

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Since we missed the OTFCC Hasbro panel 2 weeks ago, we thought we would at least bring you pictures from Hasbo´s Wizard World 2003 panel here in Chicago. No 20th Anniversary Prime, but we do get a sneak peak at ARCEE for next year´s Energon line and the Sideswipe (Dodge Viper) Alternators figure as well as two new upcoming Universe repaints we didn´t know about: King Atlas (Machine Wars Starscream repaint) and Skywarp (Beast Machines Jetstorm repaint). Check out the pictures from Hasbro´s Wizard World 2003 panel here.

Botcon Pre-reg begins

Date: Friday, August 1st 2003 11:11am CDT
Category: Event News
Posted by: Redstreak | Credit(s): botcon.com

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Botcon.com has updated with pre-registration forms for the 2004 convention in Pasadena, CA. You can find all the forms here. The FAQ has also been updated.

OTFCC Coverage: The Art Room

Date: Sunday, July 27th 2003 11:57pm CDT
Category: Event News
Posted by: Seibertron

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I think it´s safe to say that some of the most incredible fan creations were on display in the Art Display room. Everything from Gundam Hybrid Customs by SEIBERTRON.com´s very own Ultra Magnus to TFMaster´s custom action figures to some beautiful artwork to several exciting dioramas were available for viewing and gawking in the OTFCC 2003 Art Display Room competition. Check out over 60 pictures of the fandom´s most artistically talented people here.

OTFCC Coverage: Toys, People & More Gallery

Date: Sunday, July 27th 2003 11:49pm CDT
Category: Event News
Posted by: Seibertron

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Part of the fun of the Transformers conventions is the insane amount of products for sale in the dealer room plus some of the other cool stuff like getting pictures of Simon Furman and such. Over 140 pictures are now online in the "Toys, People, & More" gallery also known as the "Drool Gallery".

OTFCC Coverage: Exclusives Gallery!!!

Date: Saturday, July 26th 2003 8:58pm CDT
Category: Event News
Posted by: Seibertron

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A HUGE thank you goes out to Redstreak Reloaded for letting SEIBERTRON.com take pictures of his convention exclusives ... Sunstreaker, Sideswipe, Roulette (the female Autobot) and Shadow Striker (the female Decepticon). Click here to check the OTFCC Convention Exclusives gallery. We´ll be adding text to this gallery tomorrow.

OTFCC Coverage: Hasbro's Display

Date: Saturday, July 26th 2003 8:20pm CDT
Categories: Toy News, Event News, Collectables
Posted by: Seibertron

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What an eventful day! We´ve had a great time at OTFCC so far. To start things off, we decided to provide the images from Hasbro´s display first which include pictures of TRANSFORMERS: ENERGON!!! If you want to view the next Transformers series first along with several pictures of the to-be-released-in-December Transformers Alternator Smokescreen figure, click here. If you want to view the entire Hasbro gallery (over 90 pictures) from start to finish (including pictures of the Powerlinx figures, Unicron, Built-To-Rule, Palisades Optimus Prime statue, and several other surprises, click here. More images will be unveiled later this weekend. Stay tuned for more news and information!!!

UNICRON LAUNCH in Singapore

Date: Wednesday, July 23rd 2003 4:25pm CDT
Category: Event News
Posted by: super_convoy | Credit(s): SGCOLLECT.com

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Transfans in Singapore had an enjoyable night, as a joint-effort between SGCOLLECT.com and two retailers to do a collectors-based mini-launch of the ARMADA UNICRON figure proved to be successful.
You may be interested to read a REPORT about the event, which also included an image of ALL EIGHT (including chase figures) World´s Smallest Transformers in their internal packagings.

BotCon RETURNS!

Date: Wednesday, July 16th 2003 8:33pm CDT
Category: Event News
Posted by: Professor Smooth | Credit(s): BotCon.com

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The Hartmans (The true creators of BotCon) have decided to have one last show next year (this will celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Transformers) as well. The show will be held June 19-20, 2004 at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California. Guest at the event will include Peter Cullen who´s did the voices of
G1 Optimus Prime and Ironhide! And the former Hasbro TF creative team: Vinnie D´Alleva, George Dunsay, and Alison Segebarth and also featuring well known Japanese TF collector Fumihiko Akiyama. This will most likely be your last chance to attend a true BotCon, don´t let it slip away. For more information, visit BOTCON.com! [Edit by Seibertron: Nice to see the truth about Botcon and OTFCC coming to the surface. Enough of that mumbo jumbo corporate bulls#!t ... WE WANT BOTCON!!! Welcome back Hartmans - we´ve missed you! SEIBERTRON.com knew you didn´t abandon the fans!!!]