BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014 7:47PM CDT
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The official BotCon Twitter account has been busy hinting at the identity of their next Pirates vs. Knights figure. According to their tweets the next reveal will be a big one that celebrates the 30th anniversary and may have a Nebulan partner. This Nebulan would appear to be the previously teased Olin......son of Zarak! Their teaser tweets and a new color image of Olin can be found below.
Tornado wrote:I'll have some more dirt....err...I mean, intel...on him later, but for now, here's what I can provide on Olin Zarak. I'll try to clean up this broken transmission link too....
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Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562124)
Posted by Mindmaster on April 2nd, 2014 @ 7:55pm CDT
Posted by Mindmaster on April 2nd, 2014 @ 7:55pm CDT
...Y'know what? I like it. I'm confident (and friggin' excited) that the next reveal will be pretty [enter appropriate explicit remark that reflects excitement]. Half of me doesn't want it to be the Energon Kicker mold (if it's meant to be), but the other half of me is like "Yeah... I could get behind that".
I'm a very internally-torn individual.
I'm a very internally-torn individual.
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562127)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 2nd, 2014 @ 8:01pm CDT
Three words: "TRANSFOOOORM, HEAD ON!"
Posted by Sabrblade on April 2nd, 2014 @ 8:01pm CDT
Why would you think Kicker? He's the son of Zarak...Mindmaster wrote:...Y'know what? I like it. I'm confident (and friggin' excited) that the next reveal will be pretty [enter appropriate explicit remark that reflects excitement]. Half of me doesn't want it to be the Energon Kicker mold (if it's meant to be), but the other half of me is like "Yeah... I could get behind that".
I'm a very internally-torn individual.
Three words: "TRANSFOOOORM, HEAD ON!"
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562131)
Posted by Mindmaster on April 2nd, 2014 @ 8:13pm CDT
Drawing a blank here. I get it's a reference to Headmasters, but that's it.
If it was in any of Tornado's transmissions/Google documents, I'm kinda unable to open them at the moment (partly because my computer went kaput, forcing me to use my iPod for any and all internet access).
Posted by Mindmaster on April 2nd, 2014 @ 8:13pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Three words: "TRANSFOOOORM, HEAD ON!"
Drawing a blank here. I get it's a reference to Headmasters, but that's it.
If it was in any of Tornado's transmissions/Google documents, I'm kinda unable to open them at the moment (partly because my computer went kaput, forcing me to use my iPod for any and all internet access).
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562133)
Posted by dragons on April 2nd, 2014 @ 8:18pm CDT
If he does transform could head master from scorponok, or minicon, if they decide to give him human body be kicker it woild be nice if he is headmaster I buy new upgrade head for scorponok if he looks good in head/bot mode,.
maybe its combination of both kicker that transforms into head master, that wouldnt to be bad if its made properly to fit onto big headmasters im little excited to see finished product find out if they go with headmaster route hate to see it if its kicker body with bot head on his back that doesnt transform into headmaster that will look terrible bring this concept to life 
Posted by dragons on April 2nd, 2014 @ 8:18pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Why would you think Kicker? He's the son of Zarak...Mindmaster wrote:...Y'know what? I like it. I'm confident (and friggin' excited) that the next reveal will be pretty [enter appropriate explicit remark that reflects excitement]. Half of me doesn't want it to be the Energon Kicker mold (if it's meant to be), but the other half of me is like "Yeah... I could get behind that".
I'm a very internally-torn individual.
Three words: "TRANSFOOOORM, HEAD ON!"
If he does transform could head master from scorponok, or minicon, if they decide to give him human body be kicker it woild be nice if he is headmaster I buy new upgrade head for scorponok if he looks good in head/bot mode,.
maybe its combination of both kicker that transforms into head master, that wouldnt to be bad if its made properly to fit onto big headmasters im little excited to see finished product find out if they go with headmaster route hate to see it if its kicker body with bot head on his back that doesnt transform into headmaster that will look terrible bring this concept to life
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562134)
Posted by Ultra Markus on April 2nd, 2014 @ 8:19pm CDT
Posted by Ultra Markus on April 2nd, 2014 @ 8:19pm CDT
looks more like Prince Lotor
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562136)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 2nd, 2014 @ 8:20pm CDT
* Olin is Zarak's son.
* Zarak was the Headmaster of Scorponok
* This is 30 years after the G1 cartoon
* Fun Pub is using an Energon mold this year
* Fun Pub will be doing something they've never done before
* The last page is full of posts talking about this
We could be getting a new version of G1 Scorponok made from Energon Scorponok with a full-fledged transforming Headmaster head as Olin.
Posted by Sabrblade on April 2nd, 2014 @ 8:20pm CDT
Okay, let me break it down for ya.Mindmaster wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Three words: "TRANSFOOOORM, HEAD ON!"
Drawing a blank here. I get it's a reference to Headmasters, but that's it.
If it was in any of Tornado's transmissions/Google documents, I'm kinda unable to open them at the moment (partly because my computer went kaput, forcing me to use my iPod for any and all internet access).
* Olin is Zarak's son.
* Zarak was the Headmaster of Scorponok
* This is 30 years after the G1 cartoon
* Fun Pub is using an Energon mold this year
* Fun Pub will be doing something they've never done before
* The last page is full of posts talking about this
We could be getting a new version of G1 Scorponok made from Energon Scorponok with a full-fledged transforming Headmaster head as Olin.
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562137)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 2nd, 2014 @ 8:23pm CDT
Is English your first language, out of curiosity?
Posted by Sabrblade on April 2nd, 2014 @ 8:23pm CDT
dragons wrote:If he does transform could head master from scorponok, or minicon, if they decide to give him human body be kicker it woild be nice if he is headmaster I buy new upgrade head for scorponok if he looks good in head/bot mode,.
Is English your first language, out of curiosity?
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562140)
Posted by Mindmaster on April 2nd, 2014 @ 8:27pm CDT
Coolio.
Uh huh.
Alrighty.
Sweet potatoes.
Which is awesome.
As much as I love this thread, my viewing capabilities have been rather... limited, for lack of a better term. Goddamn laptop decided to quit functioning on me at the worst possible moment of my senior year.
Oh, okay.
Now I offer this as my response:
Posted by Mindmaster on April 2nd, 2014 @ 8:27pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:* Olin is Zarak's son.
Coolio.
* Zarak was the Headmaster of Scorponok
Uh huh.
* This is 30 years after the G1 cartoon
Alrighty.
* Fun Pub is using an Energon mold this year
Sweet potatoes.
* Fun Pub will be doing something they've never done before
Which is awesome.
* The last page is full of posts talking about this
As much as I love this thread, my viewing capabilities have been rather... limited, for lack of a better term. Goddamn laptop decided to quit functioning on me at the worst possible moment of my senior year.
We could be getting a new version of G1 Scorponok made from Energon Scorponok with a full-fledged transforming Headmaster head as Olin.
Oh, okay.
Now I offer this as my response:
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562142)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 2nd, 2014 @ 8:31pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 2nd, 2014 @ 8:31pm CDT
And some are thinking that, instead of it being just Scorponok, it could be BlackZarak due his pirate get-up from Zone:
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562144)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on April 2nd, 2014 @ 8:33pm CDT
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on April 2nd, 2014 @ 8:33pm CDT
Nice. I'll be more excited for a retail release of a Generations Scorponok though as I cannot afford things like this. Still awesome though!
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562147)
Posted by ScottyP on April 2nd, 2014 @ 8:38pm CDT
Posted by ScottyP on April 2nd, 2014 @ 8:38pm CDT
So basically, best case scenario, it's one of the cool ideas mentioned in this thread. Worst case scenario, it's a redeco of a GI Joe figure.
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562150)
Posted by Henry921 on April 2nd, 2014 @ 8:39pm CDT
Posted by Henry921 on April 2nd, 2014 @ 8:39pm CDT
Must contain enthusiasm. Must not dare to hope. Remember what FunPub does to hope.
Oh, hell. I want me a Scorponok.
Oh, hell. I want me a Scorponok.
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562152)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 2nd, 2014 @ 8:40pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 2nd, 2014 @ 8:40pm CDT
It helps that this Tweet uses very specific wording:
El Duque wrote:
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562153)
Posted by Henry921 on April 2nd, 2014 @ 8:42pm CDT
Posted by Henry921 on April 2nd, 2014 @ 8:42pm CDT
Welp, this year's BotCon apparently has at least one figure I'm gonna have to buy.
I'm so very happy.
I'm so very happy.
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562156)
Posted by Midnight_Fox on April 2nd, 2014 @ 8:48pm CDT
Posted by Midnight_Fox on April 2nd, 2014 @ 8:48pm CDT
So far, I want it all. I'm kinda warm on Cannonball, but I'll take 'im to get the others.
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562160)
Posted by Mindmaster on April 2nd, 2014 @ 9:03pm CDT
Just had an insane idea. What if... it'll be a combination of Generation One Scorponok and Zone General Black Zarack? Like, the body of Energon Scorponok, the transforming Headmaster partner of Olin, but decoed like his Zone self?
Insanity? I think so not!
Posted by Mindmaster on April 2nd, 2014 @ 9:03pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:And some are thinking that, instead of it being just Scorponok, it could be BlackZarak due his pirate get-up from Zone:
Just had an insane idea. What if... it'll be a combination of Generation One Scorponok and Zone General Black Zarack? Like, the body of Energon Scorponok, the transforming Headmaster partner of Olin, but decoed like his Zone self?
Insanity? I think so not!
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562163)
Posted by T-Macksimus on April 2nd, 2014 @ 9:17pm CDT
Posted by T-Macksimus on April 2nd, 2014 @ 9:17pm CDT
Well, I'd say I pegged it pretty good at the start of the first thread about this "Olin" character. I predicted nerd rage if this guy wasn't a tribute to a Nebulan and, lo and behold... we have ourselves a Nebulan. Now whether we have ourselves an honest to goodness Headmaster figure being resurrected and repainted (I'm going to laugh hysterically if he's a puny TargetMaster and you guys get SOOO screwed on the figure) or whether we have an action figure along the lines of the SDCC Cobra Commander style (or Kicker as I saw another member mention) is something they'll still tease you all with for a while longer.
I don't care regardless. I'm just here to watch the BotCon boys throw the rest of you some bones and watch you all go nuts over something that is going to get shoe-horned into being canon in the most abstract or utterly absurd manner imaginable.
I don't care regardless. I'm just here to watch the BotCon boys throw the rest of you some bones and watch you all go nuts over something that is going to get shoe-horned into being canon in the most abstract or utterly absurd manner imaginable.
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562168)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on April 2nd, 2014 @ 9:35pm CDT
Posted by Bumblevivisector on April 2nd, 2014 @ 9:35pm CDT
Much as I try to avoid knee-jerk negativity to that which is new, someone has to say it:
For the past 27 years, the Nebulon I've most wanted to see get a toy is Zarak's daughter, thank you.
Now as for this guy..."Olin"...maybe he was forced into a life of piracy by a scandal over the gastrointestinal side effects of his fat-substitute food additive? That wouldn't be much odder than half the backstories Budianski came up with for the TFU entries of 1988 Nebulons.
Or maybe it's supposed to be close enough to "Odin" to imply that the version of Scorponok he's binary bonded to will have some mythical, borderline godly power?
Or maybe a reference to astronomer Olin Wilson?
Or just a random name with no relation to any daddy-issues that might define who he is?
Whatever. There was a time when Scorponok was my favorite G1 'Con, but for some reason I was never crazy about the Energon toy, worthy homage though the character was. It would still be neat to see it become an actual Headmaster; maybe make a cockpit by gutting the electronics? Or if that'd be way too expensive, just have Olie stand on the powerlinx points. As for the paint job, Zazorigan's colors would be new enough to the mold, but all the red would be close to Double Punch's Beast Wars color scheme...whatever that might end up signifying if you display it next to DP's 2010 toy.
For the past 27 years, the Nebulon I've most wanted to see get a toy is Zarak's daughter, thank you.
Now as for this guy..."Olin"...maybe he was forced into a life of piracy by a scandal over the gastrointestinal side effects of his fat-substitute food additive? That wouldn't be much odder than half the backstories Budianski came up with for the TFU entries of 1988 Nebulons.
Or maybe it's supposed to be close enough to "Odin" to imply that the version of Scorponok he's binary bonded to will have some mythical, borderline godly power?
Or maybe a reference to astronomer Olin Wilson?
Or just a random name with no relation to any daddy-issues that might define who he is?
Whatever. There was a time when Scorponok was my favorite G1 'Con, but for some reason I was never crazy about the Energon toy, worthy homage though the character was. It would still be neat to see it become an actual Headmaster; maybe make a cockpit by gutting the electronics? Or if that'd be way too expensive, just have Olie stand on the powerlinx points. As for the paint job, Zazorigan's colors would be new enough to the mold, but all the red would be close to Double Punch's Beast Wars color scheme...whatever that might end up signifying if you display it next to DP's 2010 toy.
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562169)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 2nd, 2014 @ 9:42pm CDT
The reason they created a brother for her is because the story they wanted to tell called for a role that he would be better suited to play than his anti-Decepticon/anti-Headmaster sister would.
Posted by Sabrblade on April 2nd, 2014 @ 9:42pm CDT
Llyra will be acknowledged in this story.Bumblevivisector wrote:Much as I try to avoid knee-jerk negativity to that which is new, someone has to say it:
For the past 27 years, the Nebulon I've most wanted to see get a toy is Zarak's daughter, thank you.
The reason they created a brother for her is because the story they wanted to tell called for a role that he would be better suited to play than his anti-Decepticon/anti-Headmaster sister would.
You are aware that "Olin" is a real name, right? It's a Scandinavian name that typically means "heir", which fits for his inheriting his father's Scorponok creation.Bumblevivisector wrote:Now as for this guy..."Olin"...maybe he was forced into a life of piracy by a scandal over the gastrointestinal side effects of his fat-substitute food additive? That wouldn't be much odder than half the backstories Budianski came up with for the TFU entries of 1988 Nebulons.
Or maybe it's supposed to be close enough to "Odin" to imply that the version of Scorponok he's binary bonded to will have some mythical, borderline godly power?
Or just random syllables with no relation to any daddy-issues that might define who he is?
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562170)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on April 2nd, 2014 @ 9:43pm CDT
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on April 2nd, 2014 @ 9:43pm CDT
[quote="Bumblevivisector"] Zarak's daughter[/img]
Hey that is actaully valid point, where is Zaraks daughter, that woulda been the easy way to go quite honestly, some pre-established fiction.
Hey that is actaully valid point, where is Zaraks daughter, that woulda been the easy way to go quite honestly, some pre-established fiction.
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562171)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 2nd, 2014 @ 9:44pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 2nd, 2014 @ 9:44pm CDT
SW's SilverHammer wrote:Bumblevivisector wrote: Zarak's daughter
Hey that is actaully valid point, where is Zaraks daughter, that woulda been the easy way to go quite honestly, some pre-established fiction.
Sabrblade wrote:Llyra will be acknowledged in this story.
The reason they created a brother for her is because the story they wanted to tell called for a role that he would be better suited to play than his anti-Decepticon/anti-Headmaster sister would.
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562191)
Posted by Janus Prime on April 2nd, 2014 @ 10:54pm CDT
Posted by Janus Prime on April 2nd, 2014 @ 10:54pm CDT
It makes sense, Scorponok used to be an actual city controlled by The Hive, so technically it is Nebulan territory. Cool, I dig it.
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562304)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 3rd, 2014 @ 10:31am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 3rd, 2014 @ 10:31am CDT
https://twitter.com/BotCon/status/451742636479492097
Who is up for a figure reveal today? Knight or Pirate? Who do you want? #PVK
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562308)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 3rd, 2014 @ 10:34am CDT
This spells disaster.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 3rd, 2014 @ 10:34am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:https://twitter.com/BotCon/status/451742636479492097Who is up for a figure reveal today? Knight or Pirate? Who do you want? #PVK
This spells disaster.
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562309)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on April 3rd, 2014 @ 10:35am CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on April 3rd, 2014 @ 10:35am CDT
Give us the other knight.
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562315)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 3rd, 2014 @ 10:38am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 3rd, 2014 @ 10:38am CDT
Give us Headmaster G1 Scorponok w/ Olin Zarak, darn it!
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562326)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 3rd, 2014 @ 11:03am CDT
Hush, they might pull a bait-and-switch!
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 3rd, 2014 @ 11:03am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Give us Headmaster G1 Scorponok w/ Olin Zarak, darn it!
Hush, they might pull a bait-and-switch!
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562340)
Posted by Mindmaster on April 3rd, 2014 @ 11:45am CDT
I would be so happy of there was a reveal today. It would make my already-awesome day even better!
Posted by Mindmaster on April 3rd, 2014 @ 11:45am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:https://twitter.com/BotCon/status/451742636479492097Who is up for a figure reveal today? Knight or Pirate? Who do you want? #PVK
I would be so happy of there was a reveal today. It would make my already-awesome day even better!
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562344)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 3rd, 2014 @ 11:59am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 3rd, 2014 @ 11:59am CDT
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562346)
Posted by Mindmaster on April 3rd, 2014 @ 12:06pm CDT
*FANGIRL SQUEALING INTENSIFIES*
Posted by Mindmaster on April 3rd, 2014 @ 12:06pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:BOO YAH!!!!!!!! - http://www.botcon.com/BotCon2014/BC14scorp_page.html
*FANGIRL SQUEALING INTENSIFIES*
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562348)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 3rd, 2014 @ 12:14pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 3rd, 2014 @ 12:14pm CDT
Homepage description:
Our 4th reveal for the BotCon 2014 Convention set - PIRATES VS KNIGHTS! This is our BIGGEST reveal yet. Olin, son of Zarak, and rightful heir to the Hive creation known as... SCORPONOK!
For the 30th anniversary we have pulled out all the stops and engineered from an existing mold the first Headmaster toy released in 25 years. Scorponok utilizes an original 1987 Headmaster mold, featuring an all-new cartoon accurate sculpted face, as the character Olin Zarak. To make the Headmaster function work, we also created a new rotating piece located in his chest cavity which, once Zarak is transformed, allows him to become the head of Scorponok in robot mode!
This is the centerpiece of the 2014 convention set. We have in hand samples and we are thrilled at what a remarkable toy he is. We can’t wait for everyone who wants one to get their hands on this amazing figure!
To check out Scorponok, be sure to click the “Con Exclusives” link to the left! We will have the BotCon Brochure and online registration available this month, so stay tuned for more toy reveals, guest announcements and all kinds of information regarding the biggest and best Transformers convention of the year, BotCon 2014!
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562351)
Posted by El Duque on April 3rd, 2014 @ 12:20pm CDT
Posted by El Duque on April 3rd, 2014 @ 12:20pm CDT
The official BotCon 2014 website has just revealed the next figure in this year's Pirates vs. Knights convention exclusive boxset! Fans have wanted a G1 redeco of the Energon Scorponok mold for years, and that's just what we're getting! Not only that, the figure has been retooled into a true Headmaster. The Headmaster unit, Olin Son of Zarak, is a reuse of the Spike Headmaster from the recent Encore Fortress Maximus reissue. Check them out below:
Our 4th reveal for the BotCon 2014 Convention set - PIRATES VS KNIGHTS! This is our BIGGEST reveal yet. Olin, son of Zarak, and rightful heir to the Hive creation known as... SCORPONOK!
For the 30th anniversary we have pulled out all the stops and engineered from an existing mold the first Headmaster toy released in 25 years. Scorponok utilizes an original 1987 Headmaster mold, featuring an all-new cartoon accurate sculpted face, as the character Olin Zarak. To make the Headmaster function work, we also created a new rotating piece located in his chest cavity which, once Zarak is transformed, allows him to become the head of Scorponok in robot mode!
This is the centerpiece of the 2014 convention set. We have in hand samples and we are thrilled at what a remarkable toy he is. We can’t wait for everyone who wants one to get their hands on this amazing figure!
To check out Scorponok, be sure to click the “Con Exclusives” link to the left! We will have the BotCon Brochure and online registration available this month, so stay tuned for more toy reveals, guest announcements and all kinds of information regarding the biggest and best Transformers convention of the year, BotCon 2014!
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562352)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 3rd, 2014 @ 12:21pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 3rd, 2014 @ 12:21pm CDT
delete
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562353)
Posted by shajaki on April 3rd, 2014 @ 12:22pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on April 3rd, 2014 @ 12:22pm CDT
HOLY F.
called it!
called it!
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562354)
Posted by Noideaforaname on April 3rd, 2014 @ 12:23pm CDT
Posted by Noideaforaname on April 3rd, 2014 @ 12:23pm CDT
Well, that was unexpected. This set's been kinda meh up to now, then BAM! Headmaster Scorponok.
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562356)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 3rd, 2014 @ 12:26pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 3rd, 2014 @ 12:26pm CDT
I CALLED IT!
My reaction:
And the Headmaster mold that was chosen for Olin is the G1 Spike mold from the Encore Fort Max release - https://twitter.com/BotCon/status/451771094773420032
Description from BotCon.com's main page:
My reaction:
And the Headmaster mold that was chosen for Olin is the G1 Spike mold from the Encore Fort Max release - https://twitter.com/BotCon/status/451771094773420032
Description from BotCon.com's main page:
Our 4th reveal for the BotCon 2014 Convention set - PIRATES VS KNIGHTS! This is our BIGGEST reveal yet. Olin, son of Zarak, and rightful heir to the Hive creation known as... SCORPONOK!
For the 30th anniversary we have pulled out all the stops and engineered from an existing mold the first Headmaster toy released in 25 years. Scorponok utilizes an original 1987 Headmaster mold, featuring an all-new cartoon accurate sculpted face, as the character Olin Zarak. To make the Headmaster function work, we also created a new rotating piece located in his chest cavity which, once Zarak is transformed, allows him to become the head of Scorponok in robot mode!
This is the centerpiece of the 2014 convention set. We have in hand samples and we are thrilled at what a remarkable toy he is. We can’t wait for everyone who wants one to get their hands on this amazing figure!
To check out Scorponok, be sure to click the “Con Exclusives” link to the left! We will have the BotCon Brochure and online registration available this month, so stay tuned for more toy reveals, guest announcements and all kinds of information regarding the biggest and best Transformers convention of the year, BotCon 2014!
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562357)
Posted by hyperconvoy69 on April 3rd, 2014 @ 12:27pm CDT
Posted by hyperconvoy69 on April 3rd, 2014 @ 12:27pm CDT
Absolutely stunning!!
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562358)
Posted by Marcdachamp on April 3rd, 2014 @ 12:29pm CDT
Posted by Marcdachamp on April 3rd, 2014 @ 12:29pm CDT
Wow. That is glorious. 
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562360)
Posted by ScottyP on April 3rd, 2014 @ 12:31pm CDT
Posted by ScottyP on April 3rd, 2014 @ 12:31pm CDT
This is exactly the kind of stuff they should be doing for Botcon. I am pumped.
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562362)
Posted by hinomars19 on April 3rd, 2014 @ 12:37pm CDT
I second that! This feels like the first real botcon figure in years...
which is why for the first time in years I wish I could get one
Posted by hinomars19 on April 3rd, 2014 @ 12:37pm CDT
ScottyP wrote:This is exactly the kind of stuff they should be doing for Botcon. I am pumped.
I second that! This feels like the first real botcon figure in years...
which is why for the first time in years I wish I could get one
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562363)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 3rd, 2014 @ 12:40pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 3rd, 2014 @ 12:40pm CDT
Ok, retooling a G1 mold and creating a new mechanism for the head, that's new. But definitely appreciated
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562364)
Posted by Seibertron on April 3rd, 2014 @ 12:41pm CDT
Scorponok and Devcon are what BotCon figures should be all about. This is how you get butts in seats at a convention. Nice work. Kudos all around. Thank you BotCon!
Now about that registration ... any word on when we'll be able to register?
Posted by Seibertron on April 3rd, 2014 @ 12:41pm CDT
hinomars19 wrote:ScottyP wrote:This is exactly the kind of stuff they should be doing for Botcon. I am pumped.
I second that! This feels like the first real botcon figure in years...
which is why for the first time in years I wish I could get one
Scorponok and Devcon are what BotCon figures should be all about. This is how you get butts in seats at a convention. Nice work. Kudos all around. Thank you BotCon!
Now about that registration ... any word on when we'll be able to register?
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562366)
Posted by Mindmaster on April 3rd, 2014 @ 12:52pm CDT
I'd imagine sometime around late April or mid-May.
Goddamn, this is one set that I really don't want to miss out on!
Posted by Mindmaster on April 3rd, 2014 @ 12:52pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:Now about that registration ... any word on when we'll be able to register?
I'd imagine sometime around late April or mid-May.
Goddamn, this is one set that I really don't want to miss out on!
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562368)
Posted by Flashwave on April 3rd, 2014 @ 12:53pm CDT
Posted by Flashwave on April 3rd, 2014 @ 12:53pm CDT
Well, that will certainly turn a Botcon opinion 180*. Not sure I like the way the colors work on that mold though, but but that's truly awesome.
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562370)
Posted by Jazz813 on April 3rd, 2014 @ 1:13pm CDT
Posted by Jazz813 on April 3rd, 2014 @ 1:13pm CDT
This is a very awesome figure, I will sure buy this one.
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562371)
Posted by WiseMan on April 3rd, 2014 @ 1:19pm CDT
Posted by WiseMan on April 3rd, 2014 @ 1:19pm CDT
I don't care about the rest of the box set figures. The original G1 Scorponok is around $500.00 on eBay (really quick check). This one will probably be less than that, come with 4 extra exclusive figures not counting arms microns, and come with a comic?
Not gonna lie. I may have just peed a little.
Not gonna lie. I may have just peed a little.
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562372)
Posted by procyon on April 3rd, 2014 @ 1:21pm CDT
Posted by procyon on April 3rd, 2014 @ 1:21pm CDT
You guys do realize that, even though it's April 3, it's never too late for a good April Fools Day joke... And postponing until after the 1st makes you even more likely to fall for it.
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562374)
Posted by Mindmaster on April 3rd, 2014 @ 1:30pm CDT
Then either this is the worst April Fools' joke ever time-wise, or you're being a little too cautious with this one.
I find it hard to believe that they would go this far with a joke, what with not one but two pieces of artwork of Zarak Jr., and all the hype built up around this character with tweets from BotCon's Twitter page and Facebook statuses from Tornado's Facebook page.
Posted by Mindmaster on April 3rd, 2014 @ 1:30pm CDT
procyon wrote:You guys do realize that, even though it's April 3, it's never too late for a good April Fools Day joke... And postponing until after the 1st makes you even more likely to fall for it.
Then either this is the worst April Fools' joke ever time-wise, or you're being a little too cautious with this one.
I find it hard to believe that they would go this far with a joke, what with not one but two pieces of artwork of Zarak Jr., and all the hype built up around this character with tweets from BotCon's Twitter page and Facebook statuses from Tornado's Facebook page.
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562375)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on April 3rd, 2014 @ 1:31pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on April 3rd, 2014 @ 1:31pm CDT
I can't imagine they would reveal the biggest surprise before the end. So would the 5th figure be even more awesome?
Re: BotCon Tweets Hints at their Next Figure Reveal (1562376)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on April 3rd, 2014 @ 1:34pm CDT
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on April 3rd, 2014 @ 1:34pm CDT
I like it, though my question's why not Black Zarak, it fits with the pirate-y theme.
