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Botcon 2016 Registration Updates

Tuesday, January 19th, 2016 2:33PM CST

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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
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Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (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 Registration Updates (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 Registration Updates (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 Registration Updates (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 :lol:

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 Registration Updates (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 Registration Updates (1757183)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 19th, 2016 @ 2:54pm CST
Personally, I want this to be the big non-CW centerpiece figure:

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

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Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (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 :lol:

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 Registration Updates (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:

Image

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

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Ugh, me too. Been wanting those two for quite some time.
I'd probably definitely buy three of each.
Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (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 Registration Updates (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 Registration Updates (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 Registration Updates (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 Registration Updates (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 Registration Updates (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 Registration Updates (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!


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Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (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 :lol:



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 Registration Updates (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 Registration Updates (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 Registration Updates (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 Registration Updates (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 Registration Updates (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 Registration Updates (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 Registration Updates (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 Registration Updates (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


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Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (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 Registration Updates (1757547)
Posted by mooncake623 on January 20th, 2016 @ 10:32am CST
It's open!!! gogogo!
Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (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 Registration Updates (1757558)
Posted by megatronus on January 20th, 2016 @ 10:46am CST
See you all there!
Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757563)
Posted by Lucky Logician on January 20th, 2016 @ 10:52am CST
Very nice registration process. Extremely smooth and easy. You've outdone yourselves on this one. :APPLAUSE:
Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757576)
Posted by Autobot N on January 20th, 2016 @ 11:19am CST
It's done! Got me and my Dad the Predacus box set, an assembled custom class figure, and a neat Botcon hat!
And yes, that was very easy.
Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757578)
Posted by ScottyP on January 20th, 2016 @ 11:25am CST
Bit the bullet and did Golden Ticket. It stung a little, but I'll manage. Actual process was smooth as butter.

steals_your_goats wrote: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.
You have from now until either 1) they cut registration off or 2) the non-attendee sets sell out. For 1, I'd wager they'll cut registration off mid-March or so, but that's just a guess. For 2, nobody knows when/if that happens but they're good about giving a heads up on social media when sell through starts to hit high percentages.
Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757590)
Posted by Stuartmaximus on January 20th, 2016 @ 12:00pm CST
Guys, the GT figure is definitely not Diaclone Bombshell, a deco that is not present on the other use(s) of the CW Bombshell mold for the BotCon set.

Let's just agree on that.
Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757597)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 20th, 2016 @ 12:13pm CST
Registered. 8348

1 Primus Package and 1 assembled class figure.


Also, some interesting Tweets from the BotCon Twitter:

To clarify on the Golden Ticket figure. It's more than just a minor paint change. The GT Legends figure is cast in different color plastic.

Also, the figure does not tie in to the Convention set theme directly, but it does tie in to the continuity the set takes place in.

Note, the set doesn't take place in the Beast Wars Uprising Universe. Where it DOES take place is quite exciting! Announcement on that soon!

No, the GT toy is NOT a Beast Wars character. It uses the troop builder mold & is tied to a familiar G1 character.

The class kit figure is ALSO not a Beast Wars character. It is a Generation 1 character.

No. But it IS a 1984/1985 Generation 1 character. You definitely should add the class/class kit to ur registration.
Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757602)
Posted by RodimusRex on January 20th, 2016 @ 12:28pm CST
I could see Beast Hunters Shockwave or Warrior Class Prime as a pre-Beast Cryotek.

Current club stuff takes place just after the end of G2. Most of this stuff is semi-chronological. So this could be Cryotek hundreds of years before the Beast Wars.

Or maybe they make Cryotek out of Legends Shockwave so Predacus can use him as a gun.
Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757604)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 20th, 2016 @ 12:32pm CST
RodimusRex wrote:Current club stuff takes place just after the end of G2.
What "current club stuff"? Last year's magazine story was in the Shatteredverse, last year's BotCon comic was in Axiom Nexus, the pack-in comic that came with the Legacy set was post-Beast Machines, and the latest prose story was also in the Shatteredverse.
Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757605)
Posted by Stuartmaximus on January 20th, 2016 @ 12:36pm CST
maybe we'll get an Onyx Primal with a gold stamp :-D
Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757608)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 20th, 2016 @ 12:42pm CST
These Tweets confirm that the troop builder set uses a Legends mold, so now we have:

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", and which is not a BW character but a 1984/1985 G1 character

1 CW Legends class mold as the troop builder souvenir set, which will have an alternate version of itself included with the Golden Ticket package, and the GT version is also not a BW character but is related to a familiar G1 character

1 non-CW "centerpiece" souvenir figure

1 CW mold souvenir figure

1 non-CW mold souvenir figure

Plus, one of the souvenir figures will feature a headsculpt that has not been released in the U.S. before.
Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757622)
Posted by Lucky Logician on January 20th, 2016 @ 12:59pm CST
Also, the GT figure does not tie in to the Convention set theme directly, but it does tie in to the continuity the set takes place in.

No, the GT toy is NOT a Beast Wars character. It uses the troop builder mold & is tied to a familiar G1 character.

The class kit figure is ALSO not a Beast Wars character. It is a Generation 1 character.

No. But it IS a 1984/1985 Generation 1 character. You definitely should add the class/class kit to ur registration.

Two things - (A) this almost sounds like it is set in G1 verse and (B) why no more love for BW characters for the anniversary?
Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757624)
Posted by Stuartmaximus on January 20th, 2016 @ 1:02pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:These Tweets confirm that the troop builder set uses a Legends mold, so now we have:

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", and which is not a BW character but a 1984/1985 G1 character

1 CW Legends class mold as the troop builder souvenir set, which will have an alternate version of itself included with the Golden Ticket package, and the GT version is also not a BW character but is related to a familiar G1 character

1 non-CW "centerpiece" souvenir figure

1 CW mold souvenir figure

1 non-CW mold souvenir figure

Plus, one of the souvenir figures will feature a headsculpt that has not been released in the U.S. before.



ah but....some G1 characters ALSO appeared in BW(granted deactivated! but still)

Troop Builder? hmmmm...could it be an Insecticon after all :-? as you can troop build those....i s'pose?

so....not a BW character but related to a familiar G1 character? well i guess Onyx Primal's out the window!
Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757643)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 20th, 2016 @ 1:54pm CST
Stuartmaximus wrote:Troop Builder? hmmmm...could it be an Insecticon after all :-? as you can troop build those....i s'pose?
Dude, there's always a troop builder set in the BotCon souvenirs. Ever since 2009 they've been a mainstay.
Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757646)
Posted by ScottyP on January 20th, 2016 @ 1:58pm CST
Lucky Logician wrote:
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?
You used the term "non-attendee Primus" here, and that's not a thing that exists. Primus packages = attending the show and you get the boxed set, panel/dealer room/club store/Saturday night activity access included. This also includes the noted "Bonus" figure, which is not part of the boxed set.

Iacon package = you can't attend but want the boxed set. They will send you that, along with a certificate of authenticity for the set and the accompaniment comic book. End of story for that one.
Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757661)
Posted by Lucky Logician on January 20th, 2016 @ 2:11pm CST
ScottyP wrote:You used the term "non-attendee Primus" here, and that's not a thing that exists. Primus packages = attending the show and you get the boxed set, panel/dealer room/club store/Saturday night activity access included. This also includes the noted "Bonus" figure, which is not part of the boxed set.

Iacon package = you can't attend but want the boxed set. They will send you that, along with a certificate of authenticity for the set and the accompaniment comic book. End of story for that one.
Thank you for the reminder. I had forgotten the non-attenddee was named differently.
Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757684)
Posted by RodimusRex on January 20th, 2016 @ 2:54pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:
RodimusRex wrote:Current club stuff takes place just after the end of G2.
What "current club stuff"? Last year's magazine story was in the Shatteredverse, last year's BotCon comic was in Axiom Nexus, the pack-in comic that came with the Legacy set was post-Beast Machines, and the latest prose story was also in the Shatteredverse.


Aside from Shattered Glass and far future stuff like Pirates vs. Knights, there has been a core storyline to the Wings Universe since G2 Redux.

G2 Redux, taking place post-Rebirth in a G1 toon-like continuity.
Immediately chronologically followed by Machine Wars, where Jhiaxus invades with the clones.
The last we saw of that universe was that the Sharkticons and Sky-Bite had joined the Predacons, who refused to join the Decepticons when the Pax Cybertonia was signed.
And then in Jhiaxus' lab, stasis pods came online, teasing the rise of Predacus in the year 2016 as the Predacons (who at this point are predominantly not animal transformers) prepare for war with the now allied post-G2, post-MW Autobots and Decepticons.

The story does detour into universes and times but the G2 Redux story has been continuous in that we're seeing all the major events more or less in sequence. It's present day in a world where Optimus Prime died in 2005 and the Autobots awoke in 1984.

G2, Machine Wars, and Rise of the Predacus are three consecutive "present day" stories which are setting up the Beast Wars from the perspective of a very late G1 toon inspired continuity.

Incidentally, I could see the Japanese shuttle Blast-Off getting redecoed as a non-beast Skybyte and would not be surprised to see Sideways and other characters like that because the heavy implication seems to be that the Predacus counsil and the Beast Wars Predacons were working for Unicron. (Something about how the Predacus Council seemed to be planted there?)

And that's where all the lines seem to be headed. Devastation hints at Unicron coming. The toyline right now is a trilogy that's going from Titans to city mode combiners and lots of late G1 characters to ??? -- But my money there is on a new Unicron. The comics stuff seems like it could go that direction. All the lines seem to me to be pointing towards Unicron being a focus of the brand in 2017 or so and I think they're leaning towards pinning the dawn of the Beast Wars on Unicron in the club fiction.
Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757692)
Posted by Erimus Prime on January 20th, 2016 @ 3:20pm CST
I just registered and got the Primus Package and figure customizing class for Thursday. This is my first Botcon ever and I cannot describe how excited I am!! I cannot wait for the Hasbro reveals and I especially cannot wait to get toys! So does anyone have a ballpark estimate as to how much money I will need for Souvenir toys? If I want to get all of them?
Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757693)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 20th, 2016 @ 3:20pm CST
RodimusRex wrote:Aside from Shattered Glass and far future stuff like Pirates vs. Knights, there has been a core storyline to the Wings Universe since G2 Redux.
Haven't you heard? The BotCon 2014-related fiction was the conclusion of the Wings Universe. The Club moved on since then.
Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757694)
Posted by Starscream on January 20th, 2016 @ 3:21pm CST
I think this is more likely to be the centerpiece figure than Gigatron mold

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Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757695)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 20th, 2016 @ 3:22pm CST
Starscream wrote:I think this is more likely to be the centerpiece figure than Gigatron mold
Ew. No.
Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757696)
Posted by Starscream on January 20th, 2016 @ 3:23pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Ew. No.

Don't you mean, YESSSSSSS
Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757697)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 20th, 2016 @ 3:28pm CST
Starscream wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Ew. No.

Don't you mean, YESSSSSSS
Noooooo.

Besides, that mold already has a pretooled Megatron head, which is clearly designed after the Transmetal version. Do those colors and it'll look good.
Re: Botcon 2016 Registration Updates (1757699)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 20th, 2016 @ 3:38pm CST
A few more Tweets:

Some more quick notes. ALL of this year's toys have the Combiner Wars branding. A couple of the toys are not Combiner Wars molds though.

Molds utilizing Combiner Wars Deluxe class figures - 7, Voyager class -1, Legends Class -1

So, the new rundown is:

5 CW molds in the boxed set, four Deluxes and the 1 Voyager

1 CW Deluxe attendee figure with a new headsculpt

1 CW Deluxe custom class figure with an "alternative" headsculpt, and who is a G1 character rather than a BW character

1 CW Legend as the troop builder set, and as the GT figure who is a non-BW character related to a 1984/1985 G1 character

1 CW Deluxe souvenir figure

1 non-CW mold "centerpiece" souvenir figure

1 non-CW mold other souvenir figure

And one of the souvenirs (not the centerpiece?) has a non-U.S. headsculpt.

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