#BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur

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Directly from the Seibertron.com hotel room at BotCon 2016, we are proud to present a preliminary gallery of in-hand images of the event exclusive box set 'Dawn of the Predacus' - with Generals Cicadacon, Sea Clamp, Ramhorn, and Ravage and Tarantulas - in robot, vehicle and combined modes. Also, check out the attendee figure Terrorsaur in vehicle and robot mode, with the possibility of using as a limb with any CW torso.

Full gallery available here, or click on any of the images below!
(With thanks to koopakawa for the help with Predacus.)

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Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778889)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 7th, 2016 @ 3:11pm CDT

I really want Predacus. I really do :MAXIMAL:

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778898)
Posted by Randomhero on April 7th, 2016 @ 3:29pm CDT

Sea Clamp looks like an old man waiving his cane at youngsters.

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778900)
Posted by Amelie on April 7th, 2016 @ 3:33pm CDT

Hes a great exclusive, but they've managed to make 3 red limbs leaving you with either of the other colours left for a limb.

Unless they did another red toy I'm missing here as an extra exclusive?

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778901)
Posted by Crosscheck on April 7th, 2016 @ 3:36pm CDT

Ramhorn removes all doubt I had with going with Takara's Computron.

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778905)
Posted by o.supreme on April 7th, 2016 @ 3:41pm CDT

Man this gets my mind going....It would be neat if next year they released the Maximal Elders as Magnaboss. I just wonder what vehicle modes they could choose? (Ironhide-a Prime/Motormaster retool, Silverbolt-any Airealbot limb, Prowl-CW Prowl retool) and who would be the 4th/5th members...I know it wont happen...just fun to think about though.

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778909)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 7th, 2016 @ 3:45pm CDT

o.supreme wrote:Man this gets my mind going....It would be neat if next year they released the Maximal Elders as Magnaboss. I just wonder what vehicle modes they could choose? (Ironhide-a Prime/Motormaster retool, Silverbolt-any Airealbot limb, Prowl-CW Prowl retool) and who would be the 4th/5th members...I know it wont happen...just fun to think about though.

Prowl, Silverbolt, and Ironhide are already in this comic in their G1/CW bodies.

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778913)
Posted by o.supreme on April 7th, 2016 @ 3:47pm CDT

Yes but the Maximal Elders (Ironhide, Prowl, and Silverbolt) are not the same as their G1 namesakes, so they would be different characters.

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778915)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 7th, 2016 @ 3:49pm CDT

o.supreme wrote:Yes but the Maximal Elders (Ironhide, Prowl, and Silverbolt) are not the same as their G1 namesakes

Yes they are.

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778916)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 7th, 2016 @ 3:52pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
o.supreme wrote:Yes but the Maximal Elders (Ironhide, Prowl, and Silverbolt) are not the same as their G1 namesakes
Yes they are.

He is right. G1 Ironhide, Silverbolt and Prowl became Magnaboss. :MAXIMAL:

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778917)
Posted by o.supreme on April 7th, 2016 @ 3:58pm CDT

Hrmm... I always thought G1 Prowl became the Transmetal Owl in BW that had no memory of his prior existence...

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778919)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 7th, 2016 @ 4:03pm CDT

o.supreme wrote:Hrmm... I always thought G1 Prowl became the Transmetal Owl in BW that had no memory of his prior existence...

Transmetal 2 Prowl is Chip Chase in Binaltech Prowl's Alpha BT body, redubbed "Prowl II".

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778920)
Posted by Railbomb on April 7th, 2016 @ 4:08pm CDT

Are we just going to ignore that Megatron is in the background of some of the Terrorsaur pictures?

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778922)
Posted by o.supreme on April 7th, 2016 @ 4:10pm CDT

*fanzone voice* "THAT... is why I hate retcons" :HEADHURTS:

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778923)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 7th, 2016 @ 4:11pm CDT

o.supreme wrote:*fanzone voice* "THAT... is why I hate retcons"

The Sourcebook did it, then Hirofumi Ichikawa (via Ask Vector Prime) made sense of it.

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778928)
Posted by Diem on April 7th, 2016 @ 4:17pm CDT

I understand it's a necessity with the characters chosen but that is a very visually boring set, colour-wise (besides Tarantulas).

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778929)
Posted by Va'al on April 7th, 2016 @ 4:17pm CDT

Still from the Seibertron.com hotel room at BotCon 2016, and in addition to the Dawn of the Predacus set, we have the first full view - just as they go on sale for Golden Ticket holders first, then other attendees an hour later - of the souvenir figures as revealed first here.

Recap? Recap:

-Megatron from Robots in Disguise 2001 Megatron ($89)
-Airazor from Legends Slipstream ($49)
-Tigatron from Botcon Ravage ($49)
-Unit-3 from the Dead End/Streetwise Mold ($49)
-Reflector from the Legends class Shockwave mold (3-pack, $59)
-Golden Ticket Exclusive Flash Sentry (clear plastic Reflector)

Also present at the event are Megatron's Rubber Ducky (not in scale), Autograph cards (including a special sticker sheet for CW Silverbolt to form DotP Magnaboss with CW Prowl and Ironhide, plus BotCon Unit-3 and Tigatron), Lithographs, Pint glass, shot glasses, clothes and sunglasses.

DotP Magnaboss

Check out the full gallery by heading here, or by clicking on any of the images below!

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778935)
Posted by Crosscheck on April 7th, 2016 @ 4:22pm CDT

From the looks of it, Reflector can be accomplished with three unaltered Shockwaves. Looks like I have two more Shockwaves to get!

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778938)
Posted by Cyber Bishop on April 7th, 2016 @ 4:26pm CDT

Not feeling the Predacus set or most of the exclusives at all.

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778941)
Posted by Diem on April 7th, 2016 @ 4:28pm CDT

Well I'm excited to pay way too much for that Megatron, then pay slightly less way too much for Under-3.

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778942)
Posted by Big Grim on April 7th, 2016 @ 4:29pm CDT

I actually kinda want that Megatron...

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778944)
Posted by Evil Eye on April 7th, 2016 @ 4:33pm CDT

Megatron is GORGEOUS and I want him, which makes it all the sadder that I will never have him, especially as my RID Megatron is falling apart.

Reflector looks good...in robot mode. That "camera" mode is a clusterf*ck.

Airrazor looks OK I guess. Meh. I'd rather have the Slipstream version of that mold.

Unit-3 looks...alright I suppose? Eh, don't really care. Nice vehicle mode though.

Tigatron is pffffft hahahahaahaahHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778945)
Posted by Mindmaster on April 7th, 2016 @ 4:41pm CDT

Reflector's camera mode ain't thaaaaat bad, I'm certainly digging it.

Hope I can get a hold of someone willing to get me this trip builder set...

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778952)
Posted by deliciouspeter on April 7th, 2016 @ 4:58pm CDT

Great pics.

Tigatron be like:

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778953)
Posted by SureShot18 on April 7th, 2016 @ 4:58pm CDT

Yeesssssss... That Megatron is glorious.
But is it worth paying 100+ on eBay? I must ponder this thought. :-?

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778954)
Posted by Munkky on April 7th, 2016 @ 4:59pm CDT

I need that Megatron in my life, it's fantastic! The Reflectors look decent enough, but their camera mode looks hardly anything like a camera. Some kind of Cybertronian camera/spying device thingimajig probably, if you stretch your imagination.

Tigatron and Airazor don't look that appealing, but I like how Unit-3 has turned out. Custom Class Ratchet does make me a bit sad though, because I hoped Combiner Wars Ratchet would happen at some point....just not as a convention's custom class exclusive figure that has no paint or stickers, and I won't be able to afford one anyway. Here's hoping Titans Return (or even Prime Wars 3 whatever that will be) has room for a new Ratchet figure somewhere.

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778955)
Posted by Insurgent on April 7th, 2016 @ 5:01pm CDT

Oh I want that Airrazor. No idea who Unit 3 is meant to be, so don't care. And yeah, no to that Tigatron. Reflector looks good.

Oh, yeah... and that Megatron.... :michaelbay:

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778956)
Posted by Diem on April 7th, 2016 @ 5:02pm CDT

Insurgent wrote:Oh I want that Airrazor. No idea who Unit 3 is meant to be, so don't care.

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Under-3

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778957)
Posted by Deadput on April 7th, 2016 @ 5:02pm CDT

Insurgent wrote:Oh I want that Airrazor. No idea who Unit 3 is meant to be, so don't care. And yeah, no to that Tigatron. Reflector looks good.

Oh, yeah... and that Megatron....

Unit 3 is another name for Beast War's Under 3.

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Under-3

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778958)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 7th, 2016 @ 5:06pm CDT

Insurgent wrote:No idea who Unit 3 is meant to be

You're gonna hate, yesssssssss...

Transformers Beast Wars Under-3 (Lionhead) Gallery

Somehow, the Souvenirs... I don't know, don't make me so enthusiastic. Maybe because most are more of the same (Airazor, Tigatron). Unit-3 may be the shining light in the set because of his source material.

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778961)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on April 7th, 2016 @ 5:13pm CDT

Okay, that Reflector is craptastic. Seriously, that camera mode is crap, but passes for a camera I guess; the robot modes are awesome.

If anyone wants to part with Reflector, keep ol' Nemmyin mind.

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778962)
Posted by Insurgent on April 7th, 2016 @ 5:16pm CDT

I see. Thanks for the info. Bit.... random a choice but hey ho. I still want that Airrazor. More than that Megatron.

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778963)
Posted by Diem on April 7th, 2016 @ 5:19pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Insurgent wrote:No idea who Unit 3 is meant to be

You're gonna hate, yesssssssss...

Transformers Beast Wars Under-3 (Lionhead) Gallery
Unit-3 may be the shining light in the set because of his source material.

This is why it's the figure I most need from this set. Well that and it actually looks quite good on its own merits.

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778964)
Posted by Va'al on April 7th, 2016 @ 5:27pm CDT

Va'al got to play a bit.

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778967)
Posted by King Kuuga on April 7th, 2016 @ 5:34pm CDT

Dr Va'al wrote:Magnaboss stickered set.

Shit, now I want a second Silverbolt and all the limbs so I can make this. DAMN YOU HASBRO!

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778968)
Posted by Diem on April 7th, 2016 @ 5:42pm CDT

Could anyone kindly grab a shot of Unit 3's bio?

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778969)
Posted by Mindmaster on April 7th, 2016 @ 5:43pm CDT

Nemesis Maximo wrote:Okay, that Reflector is craptastic. Seriously, that camera mode is crap, but passes for a camera I guess; the robot modes are awesome.

If anyone wants to part with Reflector, keep ol' Nemmyin mind.

And me, the guy whose abbreviation could be mistaken for candy-coated chocolate, too! I'll happily take it off someone's hands!

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778971)
Posted by Cobotron on April 7th, 2016 @ 5:48pm CDT

I had high hopes for that Tigertron. #-o

Hey FunPub, why does a tiger have no stripes? I was so hoping for a tiger striped Lamborghini.

...and that head sculpt looks like the dried shriveled up foreskin of a botched circumcision.

Oh well. Live and learn.

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778972)
Posted by Deadput on April 7th, 2016 @ 5:50pm CDT

I assume we can expect Seibertron galleries for the Botcon toys yes?

So damn jealous of you Va'al you lucky duck lol have fun with them.

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778980)
Posted by Robogeek1973 on April 7th, 2016 @ 6:08pm CDT

I need that Megatron at non-sclaper prices.

NEED I say!!

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778982)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 7th, 2016 @ 6:16pm CDT

Cobotron wrote:I had high hopes for that Tigertron.
Hey FunPub, why does a tiger have no stripes? I was so hoping for a tiger striped Lamborghini.

The light blue indicates he's actually based on this guy:

Transformers BotCon Exclusives Tigatron Gallery

... quite fittingly so.

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778983)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 7th, 2016 @ 6:18pm CDT

Firstly: it may be the angle, but what the hell is up with those stickers on Magnabosses face? They look funny as all get out.

Second: So Va'al, if you buy a Megatron by chance with no intention to keep, do news crew members get a discount if we are interested??? :-P

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778984)
Posted by YoungPrime on April 7th, 2016 @ 6:27pm CDT

Wow.....Reflector sucks.

Not just the camera either. Those head sculpts and colors suck to.

I have 3 Legends Soundwaves but I doubt I'll even bother trying that "camera" mode.

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778993)
Posted by Robogeek1973 on April 7th, 2016 @ 6:42pm CDT

Would anyone at the show be willing to pick a Megatron up for me?

*bats eyelashes* :lol:

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778994)
Posted by Noideaforaname on April 7th, 2016 @ 6:48pm CDT

Those new head sculpts are universally lousy...

I'm gonna save those Reflector Camera pics just in case I ever buy a couple of repaints of that mold.

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778998)
Posted by william-james88 on April 7th, 2016 @ 6:53pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Insurgent wrote:No idea who Unit 3 is meant to be

You're gonna hate, yesssssssss...

Transformers Beast Wars Under-3 (Lionhead) Gallery

Somehow, the Souvenirs... I don't know, don't make me so enthusiastic. Maybe because most are more of the same (Airazor, Tigatron). Unit-3 may be the shining light in the set because of his source material.

That Unit 3 is amazing. I am actually considering waiting for it to be discounted on the club website and asking a friend to get it for me then. I know the guy who chose to make it this figure and he is just so glad that this infamous toy actually has a decent toy out there now. I think its a great and fun homage and very well done. I think it looks even better than that Megatron. I mean just look at the inspiration above and the toy that came out of that:

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1778999)
Posted by pjn5311 on April 7th, 2016 @ 6:54pm CDT

I actually really like the Reflector figures, being that it is a souvenir figure can it be purchased there or is it just included in the package bundles, and does anyone know the chance you could get them just by attending general admission on Saturday? Never been to a Botcon and none of the stuff really made me want to go this year but after seeing this and since it is close by is starting to change my mind.

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1779007)
Posted by Diem on April 7th, 2016 @ 7:01pm CDT

pjn5311 wrote:I actually really like the Reflector figures, being that it is a souvenir figure can it be purchased there or is it just included in the package bundles, and does anyone know the chance you could get them just by attending general admission on Saturday? Never been to a Botcon and none of the stuff really made me want to go this year but after seeing this and since it is close by is starting to change my mind.

The souvenir sets get sold at a Hasbro booth there until they run out of stock. If they still have stock after that it typically gets sold on the club site (and sometimes goes for a discount, like 2013's very unpopular set). Even if a figure gets sold out you can still likely get it in the dealer room, or by trading with other attendees, but you'll likely have to pay a markup for that.

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1779009)
Posted by william-james88 on April 7th, 2016 @ 7:04pm CDT

The leftovers end up on the Club's site right? Do the souvenirs end up being teamed in a double pack or could you buy them individually?

And Noideaforaname, do you find the Megatron headsculpt bad too? You arent the only one who does but I find it interesting how thats the only one people are having different opinions on.

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1779017)
Posted by Umbra on April 7th, 2016 @ 7:22pm CDT

Not part of the club, so all these will likely remain terribly out of my reach

. That being said I'm defintiely impressed with this years offerings. My favorite of all is actually Terrorsaur though/ SO yeah, if anyone wants to get rid of theirs for some reason ... >_>

Re: #BotCon2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' Box Set Images: Tripredacus, Ravage, Tarantulas, plus Terrorsaur (1779018)
Posted by Diem on April 7th, 2016 @ 7:25pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:The leftovers end up on the Club's site right? Do the souvenirs end up being teamed in a double pack or could you buy them individually?

Since they're being sold individually to begin with this year I'm sure that overstock would be sold individually too. They broke up the 2013 toys, but they also HUGELY discounted them so I think it's just because that stuff wasn't selling.

Also, to anyone who is at BotCon or who will be going and it's their first time, the Club often ends up starting a stand in the dealer room where they sell exclusives that have been returned by attendees. Some of it is actually junk, with broken or missing parts, but if you get in there quickly you'll often be able to find figures that have maybe a minuscule paint scratch, or a joint that isn't PERFECTLY firm and haggle the Club down to an amazing price for them. You might even be able to piecemeal together a perfect figure from multiple returned figures.

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