Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed

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Courtesy of the Transformers Collectors' Club envoy TF_JW, we have an update on the guestlist for the 2016 edition of BotCon. One spider leaves, another one crawls in, as Alec Willows cancels his appearance, but Venus Terzo confirms hers - check out more info below!

An update for the BotCon 2016 guest list:

Alec Willows has unfortunately cancelled his BotCon 2016 appearance. Well, I should say that it is unfortunate for those attending the show. For Mr. Willows, his cancellation is due to his earning a part in a theatrical play which will still be running by the time BotCon rolls around. So congratulations to him!

In his place will be the other Beast Wars spider. Venus Terzo, the voice of the original Blackarachnia, will be in attendance during the weekend and ready to sign all of those brand-new Takara Tomy Legends Blackarachnia figures!

Head over to the guest page on BotCon.com for the updated guest list.

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Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1755323)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 13th, 2016 @ 11:14pm CST

Him, you know, if there's a Hall of Fame this year, BW Blackarachnia would be an ideal pick for an induction.

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1755373)
Posted by Stuartmaximus on January 14th, 2016 @ 6:40am CST

BLACKARACHNIA!!

you bellowed?

i did!

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1755889)
Posted by TF_JW on January 15th, 2016 @ 1:44pm CST

BotCon 2016 registration update:

Hello all,

It is almost time to register for BotCon 2016! We will begin registration for BotCon, North America’s largest Transformers fan convention, next week. We will send out an email when it goes live and will also send updates via our Twitter and Facebook pages. Follow us to stay in the loop on the latest BotCon announcements!

Speaking of Facebook, for your first look at PREDACUS, the combined mode of the 5 figures from this years boxed set, visit our Facebook page here.

Thank you for your support over the last 12 years as we look forward to seeing you Louisville, KY, April 7th-10, for the biggest and best BotCon yet!

Have a great weekend!

Brian

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1755892)
Posted by Va'al on January 15th, 2016 @ 2:03pm CST

We have just received notification from the Transformers Collectors' Club/BotCon headquarters, that registration for the 2016 event - taking place in Louisville on April 7-10 - will be starting as of next week! Do you have your pennies saved up for the ticket packages? Look up the information over here, and read on below for more info.

Hello all,

It is almost time to register for BotCon 2016! We will begin registration for BotCon, North America’s largest Transformers fan convention, next week. We will send out an email when it goes live and will also send updates via our Twitter and Facebook pages. Follow us to stay in the loop on the latest BotCon announcements!

Speaking of Facebook, for your first look at PREDACUS, the combined mode of the 5 figures from this years boxed set, visit our Facebook page here.

Thank you for your support over the last 12 years as we look forward to seeing you Louisville, KY, April 7th-10, for the biggest and best BotCon yet!

Have a great weekend!

Brian

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1756250)
Posted by TF_JW on January 16th, 2016 @ 7:40pm CST

Pete Sinclair of Fun Pub & BotCon is going to be on the Cybercast podcast tonight discussing Botcon 2016 and might just give a new look at some of the exclusives as well:

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757069)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on January 18th, 2016 @ 11:04pm CST

Pete Sinclair from the Transformers Collectors' Club was recently on the Cybercast Podcast and answered a few questions about BotCon 2016 and dropped hints about the souvenir figures and some future TFCC offerings. The following includes a few of the most interesting points Pete talked about.

Here are a few of the hints dropped about BotCon 2016 toys.

9 of the figures uses Combiner Wars molds including the custom class figure
The souvenir centerpiece figure does not use a CW mold
One of the toys "Uses a not yet released in U.S. headsculpt
Souvenir figures will be sold individually outside the troop builder set

Pete also answered a few TFCC questions. When asked if there is still plans for more human characters from G.I. Joe figures, Pete answered that they plan to make "Only Human" Rodimus and Arcee. These figures be carded. More to be revealed at a later date. The next issue of the Club Magazine features the packaging reveal of the 2016 Club exclusive Skywarp. The issue will also feature the 2016 membership incentive figure Ramjet and will have Transformers Subscription Service 5.0 reveals.

What do you think about the BotCon figure hints? Do they give you an idea of what the souvenir figures will be? Discuss your ideas in the Energon Pub.

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757073)
Posted by megatronus on January 18th, 2016 @ 11:27pm CST

The highlight of my experience with the Club (besides the archive sale and the opportunity to purchase the Games of Deception box set) has been the Subscription Service. I really hope those reveals are kickass.

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757077)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 18th, 2016 @ 11:58pm CST

ooooh, that means that I could nab the one that I want on bbts and not have to buy a multi-pack; course, that means they'll bump up the prices on all of them :roll:

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757078)
Posted by megatronus on January 19th, 2016 @ 12:06am CST

Hellscream9999 wrote:ooooh, that means that I could nab the one that I want on bbts and not have to buy a multi-pack; course, that means they'll bump up the prices on all of them

I've had great success waiting 1-1.5 years, and then acquiring the figures either (1) on sale at the Club Store or (2) on eBay. Giving in and buying them immediately has never ever paid off for me.

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757079)
Posted by Gearslide on January 19th, 2016 @ 12:20am CST

So, the main set has 5 CW molds, and the custom class is another CW mold.

That leaves 3 more CW molds. Maybe Shattered Glass Checkpoint (CW Offroad with a new head), X-Brawn (CW Rook with a new head), and Autotrooper (Also CW Offroad with a new head, as well as potential troop builder figure)?

All 3 were kind of teased during the sequence where SG Unicron fixes and reformats SG Optimus Prime, Prowl, Inferno, Ratchet, and Brawn in one of the Club's comics.

In fact, maybe Battle Core Optimus will get repurposed as an upgraded SG Nova Prime in the Club's fiction, in which you could make a new "Shattered Glass Ultra Prime" using him, SG X-Brawn, SG Checkpoint, and Two SG Autotroopers. It works especially great if you prefer to use CW Ironhide, Prowl, Sunstreaker, and Mirage with the regular Red CW Optimus.

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757092)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on January 19th, 2016 @ 2:43am CST

I'm surprised the combiner wars molds haven't degraded to the point of uselessness by now.

And there's a third party Only Human pack of figures out soon but I can't recall if Joe sized or not.

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757099)
Posted by ausbot on January 19th, 2016 @ 4:03am CST

I cannot wait for the subscription service reveals, each set seems to get better.

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757111)
Posted by Microraptor on January 19th, 2016 @ 12:15pm CST

"Souvenir figures will be sold individually outside the troop builder set"

Yay! Less expensive-ness!

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757121)
Posted by Deadput on January 19th, 2016 @ 12:58pm CST

Let's just wait and see what they look like before we start complaining guys.

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757124)
Posted by Starsaber468 on January 19th, 2016 @ 1:05pm CST

He also said in the podcast that some of the souvenirs are maximals, so I doubt this boxset will have any shattered glass characters.

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757139)
Posted by SG Roadbuster on January 19th, 2016 @ 1:42pm CST

sounds to me like they'll be splitting up another combiner via the souvenier sets. most likely one made of Maximals.

as for unused in the us headsculpts on cw figures I reckon those'll be the Seeker head for Skydive and Conehead for Airraid

i'm kinda wondering what the non-cw "centerpiece" will be myself. i'd be amazed if its another effortplosion like Oilmaster and Scorponok, especially since those are usually used for the boxset and not the Souvies

would love to hear more about the souvenir figures, maybe even see them before the Convention. such reveals would be a good way for Funpub to stay relevant, by keeping themselves as front page news, and as such manufacture more hype for the convention, maybe even bring in more customers.

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757149)
Posted by TF_JW on January 19th, 2016 @ 1:52pm CST

Some information to keep in mind as they gear up for registration:

Hello Members!

Some exciting updates regarding BotCon 2016 Registration!

First, a reminder about some package details. If you register as a Primus package holder, you will receive not just the 5 figure boxed set, but also a FREE additional Deluxe figure. We are excited to announce that this figure utilizes the Combiner Wars tooling and also features a NEW head sculpt that does not appear on any other souvenirs.

Also, the CLASS KIT (and Assembled Class Kit) features an alternative head sculpt that is not available at retail. You can add an Assembled Class Kit when you register.

Finally, per the BotCon brochure, this year's Golden Ticket features a surprise bonus! That item is in fact an alternate version of one of the Legends Class souvenir items.

Take one last look at the Convention Brochure so you know exactly what you are planning to purchase and we will see you very soon in Louisville, Ky for BotCon 2016,10th April 7-April 10!

Thanks for your support and see you in Louisville!

Brian

Take a look at that information for the Golden Ticket... Yup! They get a bonus figure this year! Considering that there is a limit of 100 GT, it's going to be a very limited figure.

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757155)
Posted by Randomhero on January 19th, 2016 @ 1:58pm CST

I can imagine three of them will be beast wars Ironhide, Prowl and Silverbolt so you can make a Magna Boss. That's a torso and 2 arms/legs and then you can use any other two limbs.

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757158)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 19th, 2016 @ 2:03pm CST

Guys, you can't make a whole combiner out of just two or three CW molds.

There are nine CW molds total this year. five are in the box set, one is the attendee freebie, and one is the customization class figure, so that leaves just two molds for the souvenirs.

Unless the troop builder set is all the same mold that is a CW mold, there mightn't be enough toys to make a whole second combiner.

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757165)
Posted by Autobot N on January 19th, 2016 @ 2:26pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:Guys, you can't make a whole combiner out of just three CW molds.

There are nine CW molds total this year. five are in the box set, and one is the customization class figure, so that leaves just three molds for the souvenirs.

Unless the troop builder set is all the same mold that is a CW mold, there mightn't be enough toys to make a whole second combiner.

You forgot the attendee bonus figure.

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757166)
Posted by Dr. Caelus on January 19th, 2016 @ 2:29pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:Guys, you can't make a whole combiner out of just three CW molds.

There are nine CW molds total this year. five are in the box set, and one is the customization class figure, so that leaves just three molds for the souvenirs.

Unless the troop builder set is all the same mold that is a CW mold, there mightn't be enough toys to make a whole second combiner.

And I assume "Combiner War Mold" does not necessarily mean Deluxe or Voyager class. Leader can probably be ruled out, but it remains possible that any of the Legion-class Combiner Wars figures are fair game, right? At least the ones which were not, themselves, reused from the previous series.

So Bombshell, Powerglide/Viper, Blackjack/Rodimus, Groove/Wreck-Gar, and Shockwave, right? Shockwave seems too soon. Blackjack/Rodimus and Groove/Wreck-Gar seem too useless without a corresponding Voyager figure (On the other hand, Wreck-gar doesn't have a corresponding Voyager figure, so who knows?). But Powerglide/Viper would make good weapons for the main Predacus figure (perhaps as Laserbeak and Buzzsaw?) and Bombshell might work well enough to be included.

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757168)
Posted by mooncake623 on January 19th, 2016 @ 2:31pm CST

Brian from Funpub dropped by with some new updates on the Botcon 2016 Registration! Check out what he has to say below! Still no news on when registration will be open as of now though but keep it here at Seibertron.com and we will certainly let you know once registration is up.

Hello Members!

Some exciting updates regarding BotCon 2016 Registration!

First, a reminder about some package details. If you register as a Primus package holder, you will receive not just the 5 figure boxed set, but also a FREE additional Deluxe figure. We are excited to announce that this figure utilizes the Combiner Wars tooling and also features a NEW head sculpt that does not appear on any other souvenirs.

Also, the CLASS KIT (and Assembled Class Kit) features an alternative head sculpt that is not available at retail. You can add an Assembled Class Kit when you register.

Finally, per the BotCon brochure, this year's Golden Ticket features a surprise bonus! That item is in fact an alternate version of one of the Legends Class souvenir items.

Take one last look at the Convention Brochure so you know exactly what you are planning to purchase and we will see you very soon in Louisville, Ky for BotCon 2016,10th April 7-April 10!

Thanks for your support and see you in Louisville!

Brian

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757172)
Posted by Autobot N on January 19th, 2016 @ 2:42pm CST

Guys, look at this:

LOST Cybertronian wrote:One of the toys uses a not yet released in U.S. headsculpt

Now normally, it would say, "an all-new head-sculpt", yet Pete felt the need to specify that it has not been used in the US. Of course, it could be clever wording, but that seems unlikely. If we take what has been said literally, we have two non-US heads left, Seeker and Conehead. Combined with the random red jet on Predacus's artwork, this can only mean one thing:

THE ALMIGHTY RED WING RETURNS!!

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757173)
Posted by Primal Sabbath on January 19th, 2016 @ 2:45pm CST

Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:Guys, look at this:
LOST Cybertronian wrote:One of the toys uses a not yet released in U.S. headsculpt

Now normally, it would say, "an all-new head-sculpt", yet Pete felt the need to specify that it has not been used in the US. Of course, it could be clever wording, but that seems unlikely. If we take what has been said literally, we have two non-US heads left, Seeker and Conehead. Combined with the random red jet on Predacus's artwork, this can only mean one thing:

THE ALMIGHTY RED WING RETURNS!!

Except it looks less like Red Wing, and more like Terrorsaur. Although it could probably be used as both for those who would want it for the sole fact of it being another Classics Seeker mold, and not a BW character :lol:

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757177)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 19th, 2016 @ 2:48pm CST

The present rumor of what the non-U.S. headsculpt might be is Legends Blackarachnia redecoed as Arcee as a homage to the BotCon 2001 Arcee, which I really hope isn't true.

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757179)
Posted by Autobot N on January 19th, 2016 @ 2:50pm CST

Primal Sabbath wrote:
Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:Guys, look at this:
LOST Cybertronian wrote:One of the toys uses a not yet released in U.S. headsculpt

Now normally, it would say, "an all-new head-sculpt", yet Pete felt the need to specify that it has not been used in the US. Of course, it could be clever wording, but that seems unlikely. If we take what has been said literally, we have two non-US heads left, Seeker and Conehead. Combined with the random red jet on Predacus's artwork, this can only mean one thing:

THE ALMIGHTY RED WING RETURNS!!

Except it looks less like Red Wing, and more like Terrorsaur. Although it could probably be used as both for those who would want it for the sole fact of it being another Classics Seeker mold, and not a BW character

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/File:TheSpark_Te ... s_head.jpg
Does this look anything like either of those head molds?

EDIT: Where did that rumor come from?

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757182)
Posted by Primal Sabbath on January 19th, 2016 @ 2:51pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:The present rumor of what the non-U.S. headsculpt might be is Legends Blackarachnia redecoed as Arcee as a homage to the BotCon 2001 Arcee, which I really hope isn't true.

If we don't get Tigatron from Ravage, I'll be right there with you. However if we DO get Tigatron from Ravage, I would need Legends Blackarachnia as Arcee. 01 was one of my personal favorite sets, and having that homage would be killer.

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757183)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 19th, 2016 @ 2:54pm CST

Personally, I want this to be the big non-CW centerpiece figure:

And this to be one of the non-CW souvenir figures:

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757184)
Posted by Primal Sabbath on January 19th, 2016 @ 2:55pm CST

Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:
Primal Sabbath wrote:
Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:Guys, look at this:
LOST Cybertronian wrote:One of the toys uses a not yet released in U.S. headsculpt

Now normally, it would say, "an all-new head-sculpt", yet Pete felt the need to specify that it has not been used in the US. Of course, it could be clever wording, but that seems unlikely. If we take what has been said literally, we have two non-US heads left, Seeker and Conehead. Combined with the random red jet on Predacus's artwork, this can only mean one thing:

THE ALMIGHTY RED WING RETURNS!!

Except it looks less like Red Wing, and more like Terrorsaur. Although it could probably be used as both for those who would want it for the sole fact of it being another Classics Seeker mold, and not a BW character

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/File:TheSpark_Te ... s_head.jpg
Does this look anything like either of those head molds?

I think the new Takara Ghost Starscream's head from the Grand Galvatron set would work decently, if that's what you're asking.

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757187)
Posted by Primal Sabbath on January 19th, 2016 @ 2:57pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:Personally, I want this to be the big non-CW centerpiece figure:

And this to be one of the non-CW souvenir figures:

Ugh, me too. Been wanting those two for quite some time.
I'd probably definitely buy three of each.

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757190)
Posted by ScottyP on January 19th, 2016 @ 3:08pm CST

If any Golden Ticket folks want to pre-sell the bonus toy to offset the cost a bit, lmk. I always seem to miss out on buying Jon 3.0's unwanted stuff :lol:

Sabrblade wrote:The present rumor of what the non-U.S. headsculpt might be is Legends Blackarachnia redecoed as Arcee as a homage to the BotCon 2001 Arcee, which I really hope isn't true.

Agreed, that deco is an eyesore. Additionally, I have to think the mold would be misassembled once again just like Legends Blackarachnia.

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757196)
Posted by Tranzilla on January 19th, 2016 @ 3:19pm CST

mooncake623 wrote:Brian from Funpub dropped by with some new updates on the Botcon 2016 Registration! Check out what he has to say below! Still no news on when registration will be open as of now though but keep it here at Seibertron.com and we will certainly let you know once registration is up.

Hello Members!

Some exciting updates regarding BotCon 2016 Registration!

First, a reminder about some package details. If you register as a Primus package holder, you will receive not just the 5 figure boxed set, but also a FREE additional Deluxe figure. We are excited to announce that this figure utilizes the Combiner Wars tooling and also features a NEW head sculpt that does not appear on any other souvenirs.

Also, the CLASS KIT (and Assembled Class Kit) features an alternative head sculpt that is not available at retail. You can add an Assembled Class Kit when you register.

Finally, per the BotCon brochure, this year's Golden Ticket features a surprise bonus! That item is in fact an alternate version of one of the Legends Class souvenir items.

Take one last look at the Convention Brochure so you know exactly what you are planning to purchase and we will see you very soon in Louisville, Ky for BotCon 2016,10th April 7-April 10!

Thanks for your support and see you in Louisville!

Brian

All I have to say is that if the GT fig is either the Botcon Arcee homage or Fractyl, I'm going to by 9 kinds of po'd. I've been asking for those items for years.

Reading it again, it says Legends "Class" and not TakaraTomy Legends, which makes my think it will be on the smaller side like Blackjack, Bombshell, and the like.

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757198)
Posted by gothsaurus on January 19th, 2016 @ 3:22pm CST

I'm with you on wanting to find a golden ticket person willing to part with their legends class figure. Knowing there would be a Botcon toy from the last convention that I couldn't walk away with makes me kinda depressed.

I hope it's something gold plated or clear, etc. If it were a unique, awesome character I'd have to sulk for a week.

I'd love a green Fractyl repaint. Mind you, really want a Red Wing from the original seeker mold. If we got a combiner out of it, a green repaint would just look like Acid Storm. Hmmmm. That all gets weird in my head.

The notion of some redux figures along with some new does always appeal to me. I'm open to beast Arcee and Tigatron.

Wonder what Beast Hunter toy they could apply that dragon scheme to that wouldn't be too samey. A redux TM2 style Megatron applied to FOC Grimlock would be a great, appealing toy, too. I'm not opposed to that either.

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757217)
Posted by Hiro Prime on January 19th, 2016 @ 4:01pm CST

Hmmm...

If the remaining BC figs are another Combiner and that combiner would turn out to be Magnaboss, Then I would guess that Silverbolt would be the core (since he's suppose to be G1 Silverbolt) in his BW colors. Add a Prowl CW figure done up like a Sheriff's car (browns) and an Ironhide CW in gray/red and that would take care of the main three. My guess for the remaining limbs kinda stem from the Ravage mold which would make me guess that one of the two left would be Tigatron. If it is, then the last one would have to be Airazor by default. At least those are my guesses.

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757237)
Posted by Tranzilla on January 19th, 2016 @ 5:08pm CST

Hi Folks~

Just got a clarification on the GT figure from FunPub. It will be a Combiner Wars Legends figure.

It will be interesting to see what mold the use and what character, though. I would like to see Blackjack redone as Goldbug, Bugbite, or Wasp.

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757240)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 19th, 2016 @ 5:12pm CST

Tranzilla wrote:Hi Folks~

Just got a clarification on the GT figure from FunPub. It will be a Combiner Wars Legends figure.

It will be interesting to see what mold the use and what character, though. I would like to see Blackjack redone as Goldbug, Bugbite, or Wasp.

It could easily be Wasp as that was animated's precursor to Waspinator, bet that's it :-?

Unless it's something weird, like airazor from powerglide #-o

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757248)
Posted by megatronus on January 19th, 2016 @ 5:43pm CST

Pick me to buy your Golden Ticket Souvenir! I'm oh so lovable, and way fluffier than the competition!

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757252)
Posted by Dagon on January 19th, 2016 @ 6:03pm CST

Primal Sabbath wrote:
Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:Guys, look at this:
LOST Cybertronian wrote:One of the toys uses a not yet released in U.S. headsculpt

Now normally, it would say, "an all-new head-sculpt", yet Pete felt the need to specify that it has not been used in the US. Of course, it could be clever wording, but that seems unlikely. If we take what has been said literally, we have two non-US heads left, Seeker and Conehead. Combined with the random red jet on Predacus's artwork, this can only mean one thing:

THE ALMIGHTY RED WING RETURNS!!

Except it looks less like Red Wing, and more like Terrorsaur. Although it could probably be used as both for those who would want it for the sole fact of it being another Classics Seeker mold, and not a BW character

But remember when the Club said the TFSS Seekers would be the last ever final use by the Club of the Seeker mold?

If this turns out to be either Red Wing or Terrorsaur, or a Terrorsaur who could stand in as Red Wing, I will do everything I can to get one. But, I can't figure out what would be more satisfying: another Classics Seeker figure, or more lulz thanks to the people who take what the Club says as some kind of ironclad gospel and can't not argue you that the Club said something so it must be true forever and ever.

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757316)
Posted by Lucky Logician on January 19th, 2016 @ 8:37pm CST

Nine CW molds. Six in box set. One as the custom class. Leaving two unaccounted for...

Maybe one is a core and the other is 'army builder' autorooper? That way you could buy just one if you want or up to four if you want to complete the combiner.

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757318)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 19th, 2016 @ 8:44pm CST

Lucky Logician wrote:Nine CW molds. Six in box set. One as the custom class. Leaving two unaccounted for...

Maybe one is a core and the other is 'army builder' autorooper? That way you could buy just one if you want or up to four if you want to complete the combiner.

Uhh, 5 in the boxset...

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757333)
Posted by Lucky Logician on January 19th, 2016 @ 9:20pm CST

Hellscream9999 wrote:
Lucky Logician wrote:Nine CW molds. Six in box set. One as the custom class. Leaving two unaccounted for...

Maybe one is a core and the other is 'army builder' autorooper? That way you could buy just one if you want or up to four if you want to complete the combiner.

Uhh, 5 in the boxset...

Not according to this... http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... tes/34578/

First, a reminder about some package details. If you register as a Primus package holder, you will receive not just the 5 figure boxed set, but also a FREE additional Deluxe figure. We are excited to announce that this figure utilizes the Combiner Wars tooling and also features a NEW head sculpt that does not appear on any other souvenirs.

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757338)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 19th, 2016 @ 9:28pm CST

Lucky Logician wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:
Lucky Logician wrote:Nine CW molds. Six in box set. One as the custom class. Leaving two unaccounted for...

Maybe one is a core and the other is 'army builder' autorooper? That way you could buy just one if you want or up to four if you want to complete the combiner.

Uhh, 5 in the boxset...

Not according to this... http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... tes/34578/
First, a reminder about some package details. If you register as a Primus package holder, you will receive not just the 5 figure boxed set, but also a FREE additional Deluxe figure. We are excited to announce that this figure utilizes the Combiner Wars tooling and also features a NEW head sculpt that does not appear on any other souvenirs.

Well, you said 'in a boxset', that one is not in the boxset... just trying to keep things straight

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757346)
Posted by Lucky Logician on January 19th, 2016 @ 9:50pm CST

Hellscream9999 wrote:Well, you said 'in a boxset', that one is not in the boxset... just trying to keep things straight

Sorry. I was simplifing as a lead-in to the autorooper prediction.

As a side note, is this confirmed to be what was formerly the 'attendee' figure? Or is this just weird wording?

If you register as a Primus package holder, you will receive not just the 5 figure boxed set, but also a FREE additional Deluxe figure.

It doesn't say attendees only. Just Primus package holders. So do non-attendee Primus people get it?

According to the Botcon website:

BONUS FIGURE: Primus Package attendees will receive an extra
surprise convention piece not available with the non-attending package.
This extra piece will not be sold and is our gift to you for making the trip.

So is this convention piece the figure? Or is it some little extra that isn't an actual figure?

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757353)
Posted by megatronus on January 19th, 2016 @ 10:13pm CST

Lucky Logician wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:Well, you said 'in a boxset', that one is not in the boxset... just trying to keep things straight
Sorry. I was simplifing as a lead-in to the autorooper prediction.

As a side note, is this confirmed to be what was formerly the 'attendee' figure? Or is this just weird wording?
If you register as a Primus package holder, you will receive not just the 5 figure boxed set, but also a FREE additional Deluxe figure.
It doesn't say attendees only. Just Primus package holders. So do non-attendee Primus people get it?

According to the Botcon website:
BONUS FIGURE: Primus Package attendees will receive an extra
surprise convention piece not available with the non-attending package.
This extra piece will not be sold and is our gift to you for making the trip.
So is this convention piece the figure? Or is it some little extra that isn't an actual figure?

Is it confusing? Yes. Do I wish they worded it better? Yes.

Just... Yes.

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757367)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 19th, 2016 @ 10:50pm CST

So we got:

5 CW molds in the boxed set

1 CW mold as the attendee freebie with a brand new headsculpt

1 CW mold as the custom class figure with an "an alternative head sculpt that is not available at retail"

1 CW Legends class souvenir figure, which will have an alternate version of itself included with the Golden Ticket package

1 non-CW "centerpiece" souvenir figure

That just leaves the two other souvenirs, one of which is uses a CW mold, and the other uses a non-CW mold. And either of these could be the troop-builder set.

Plus, one of the non-boxed set/non-attendee freebie figures will feature a headsculpt that has not been released in the U.S. before. This could be any of the souvenirs, or even the custom class figure due to its description of having an "alternative" headsculpt rather than a "new" headsculpt.

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757539)
Posted by Va'al on January 20th, 2016 @ 10:19am CST

Via the official Facebook page for BotCon, we have confirmation that registration for the 2016 event, taking place in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 7-10, is now open! You can head to the site now to register for one of many packages - and find out what you get with your ticket.

BotCon 2016 Registration is NOW LIVE. Visit BotCon.com to select your attendee package for North America's LARGEST TRANSFORMERS fan convention! You won't want to miss this truly spectacular TRANSFORMERS fan event! Looking forward to seeing everyone in Louisville, Ky April 7-10!

Hello Members!

BotCon Registration is now LIVE for both attending, non-attending and exhibitor packages!

Please go slowly and choose the correct items. If we have to make corrections to your registration, you may incur a $25 admin fee. You have 10 minutes to finish your registration once you begin.

The text is the same as in the Information Tab at BotCon.com. Please review it before you start, if you are uncertain about what package you need.

If you have a credit card problem, please contact your card issuer as we cannot do anything about cards that are declined.

You should get a registration confirmation email when you are finished. You will also receive, within 2 business days, a registration approval email once your registration has been reviewed and accepted.

If you are registering for another member at the same time, you will need to have their login and password before you begin.

In addition, if you want more than one boxed set for yourself, just put in the quantity for the registrations you want to process, and put them both in your name. You will only receive ONE name badge at the convention.

See you in Louisville!

Brian

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757540)
Posted by TF_JW on January 20th, 2016 @ 10:22am CST

Some reminders/information before you register:

Hello Members!

BotCon Registration is now LIVE for both attending, non-attending and exhibitor packages!

Please go slowly and choose the correct items. If we have to make corrections to your registration, you may incur a $25 admin fee. You have 10 minutes to finish your registration once you begin.

The text is the same as in the Information Tab at BotCon.com. Please review it before you start, if you are uncertain about what package you need.

If you have a credit card problem, please contact your card issuer as we cannot do anything about cards that are declined.

You should get a registration confirmation email when you are finished. You will also receive, within 2 business days, a registration approval email once your registration has been reviewed and accepted.

If you are registering for another member at the same time, you will need to have their login and password before you begin.

In addition, if you want more than one boxed set for yourself, just put in the quantity for the registrations you want to process, and put them both in your name. You will only receive ONE name badge at the convention.

See you in Louisville!

Brian

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757547)
Posted by mooncake623 on January 20th, 2016 @ 10:32am CST

It's open!!! gogogo!

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757555)
Posted by steals_your_goats on January 20th, 2016 @ 10:45am CST

So how long will registration be open approximately for the non attendee set? I can't make it to botcon but I really want the box set and I can't afford it just yet.

Re: Botcon 2016 Guest Update - Alec Willows Cancels, Venus Terzo Confirmed (1757558)
Posted by megatronus on January 20th, 2016 @ 10:46am CST

See you all there!

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