Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures

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Thanks to the convention's own twitter, we have confirmation that the upcoming Pete's Robot Convention this summer will not only show the proposed toys for a Botcon 2017 - one that unfortunately will never happen - but will also give away what would have been the 5-piece set as a possible prize to anyone who pre-registers the convention, which you can do on their website - just make sure to do it by April 15th!

While the identities of the four other figures in the set are unknown - though four Sixshot silhouettes loom suspiciously in the background - the Twitter account has revealed the first figure to be Skyfall; the Action Master who achieved some infamy among the fandom through an IDW prose story! Made from the Titans Return Highbrow mold and using the Titan Master Apeface, he is a very faithful re-creation of his original toy's colour scheme.

In addition to this extremely illustrious prize, we are also told that there will be a panel featuring the creative team behind many Botcon exclusive toys over the years, not to mention a look at some of the many unused concepts during their time on the job. Take a look at the image posted to the convention's Twitter, be sure to visit their website, and tell us what you think of all this in the forums!

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Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1869830)
Posted by Kurona on March 27th, 2017 @ 5:06pm CDT

Gonna go out on a limb and say the Sixshot silhouettes mean one of the exclusives is Greatshot :-?

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1869836)
Posted by Sigma Magnus on March 27th, 2017 @ 5:15pm CDT

Are the toys licensed in any way, or customs?

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1869837)
Posted by Hydrargyrus on March 27th, 2017 @ 5:15pm CDT

It says: 'Be part of the Action'

I think that would've been will be is the theme. Gutcruncher? Mainframe?

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1869840)
Posted by Deadput on March 27th, 2017 @ 5:18pm CDT

This is why I'm glad that Botcon is ending!

I actually want these exclusives that I will never have heck I want that Skyfall even with no attachment to the character but it's Titans Return I want everything related to that line.

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1869845)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 27th, 2017 @ 5:26pm CDT

Sigma Magnus wrote:Are the toys licensed in any way, or customs?

They're mockups, hand-colored from physical toys so in a sense they're customs. They're merely for advertising and promotional purposes to entice Hasbro to produce them. Don't know if they're supplied by FunPub, that would have made them semi-official I guess? Had FunPub the TF license still, we'd would have had a BotCon 2017 plus these planned toys.

And I just got Apeface, neat little guy. And it amazes me how well he suits Skyfall.

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1869847)
Posted by o.supreme on March 27th, 2017 @ 5:35pm CDT

as long as it has nothing to do with combiner wars I'm good. Don't need any more super-expensive/hard to find exclusives to add to that list.

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1869848)
Posted by ScottyP on March 27th, 2017 @ 5:38pm CDT

Sigma Magnus wrote:Are the toys licensed in any way, or customs?

Customs. Note the word "proposed", these hadn't gone through any of the typical Hasbro vetting that all the TFCC and Botcon exclusives did.

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1869849)
Posted by Deadput on March 27th, 2017 @ 5:39pm CDT

ScottyP wrote:
Sigma Magnus wrote:Are the toys licensed in any way, or customs?
Customs. Note the word "proposed", these hadn't gone through any of the typical Hasbro vetting that all the TFCC and Botcon exclusives did.

So these are like the customs that Cheetimus would make for the Botcon guys to see how a purposed figure would look?

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1869850)
Posted by Sigma Magnus on March 27th, 2017 @ 5:41pm CDT

People wrote:Stuff and things

Alright, fair enough. Just wanted to be sure. As for Skyfall, head choice is surprisingly spot-on, but I'm not sure if the body is a good match...

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1869856)
Posted by Kurona on March 27th, 2017 @ 6:26pm CDT

Sigma Magnus wrote:
People wrote:Stuff and things

Alright, fair enough. Just wanted to be sure. As for Skyfall, head choice is surprisingly spot-on, but I'm not sure if the body is a good match...

I was wondering about that myself, especially since his kibble would seem to denote a cybertronian jet. But then how much would Triggerhappy fit him?

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1869862)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 27th, 2017 @ 7:08pm CDT

Deadput wrote:
ScottyP wrote:
Sigma Magnus wrote:Are the toys licensed in any way, or customs?
Customs. Note the word "proposed", these hadn't gone through any of the typical Hasbro vetting that all the TFCC and Botcon exclusives did.

So these are like the customs that Cheetimus would make for the Botcon guys to see how a purposed figure would look?

Pretty much. Wouldn't be surprised if all or some of these customs turn out to be Cheets' handiwork.

His or Jesse's.

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1869868)
Posted by It Is Him on March 27th, 2017 @ 7:33pm CDT

Are the other four reveals going to be sour grapes?

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1869873)
Posted by ausbot on March 27th, 2017 @ 8:03pm CDT

Damn you Hasbro, I loved the botcon figures they were always a hight light of my year, there had better be a better replacement because the crap that comes from SDCC will not replace the great obscure characters Botcon would do.

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1869876)
Posted by Deadput on March 27th, 2017 @ 8:17pm CDT

ausbot wrote:Damn you Hasbro, I loved the botcon figures they were always a hight light of my year, there had better be a better replacement because the crap that comes from SDCC will not replace the great obscure characters Botcon would do.

You do know about Hascon right?

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1869879)
Posted by Lucky Logician on March 27th, 2017 @ 8:45pm CDT

Deadput wrote:
ausbot wrote:Damn you Hasbro, I loved the botcon figures they were always a hight light of my year, there had better be a better replacement because the crap that comes from SDCC will not replace the great obscure characters Botcon would do.

You do know about Hascon right?

And have they said anything about what is going to be at Hascon?

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1869880)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 27th, 2017 @ 9:00pm CDT

Lucky Logician wrote:
Deadput wrote:
ausbot wrote:Damn you Hasbro, I loved the botcon figures they were always a hight light of my year, there had better be a better replacement because the crap that comes from SDCC will not replace the great obscure characters Botcon would do.

You do know about Hascon right?

And have they said anything about what is going to be at Hascon?

No exclusives have been mentioned, if that's what you're referring to.

At this point, even if there are to be no more official U.S. convention exclusives, I'm still more inclined to go to Pete's Robot Convention than Hascon for the fact that PRC feels more like what BotCon was than Hascon does, and the chance to hang out with the BotCon crowd again sounds great in and of itself (so long as people from said BotCon crowd do decide to go to PRC, that is).

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1869881)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 27th, 2017 @ 9:07pm CDT

Kurona wrote:
Sigma Magnus wrote:
People wrote:Stuff and things

Alright, fair enough. Just wanted to be sure. As for Skyfall, head choice is surprisingly spot-on, but I'm not sure if the body is a good match...

I was wondering about that myself, especially since his kibble would seem to denote a cybertronian jet. But then how much would Triggerhappy fit him?

I don't think Triggerhappy was even available for use. Remember, this would have been for 2017 which makes TR Wave 3 too recent (as in Hasbro is still using it for production, others have to wait their turn).
If Action Masters really would have been the theme, Over-Run would have been a more suitable character for the Highbrow mold, especially with his helicopter vehicle:

Just saying, not to knock on what they wanted to do

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1869884)
Posted by Deadput on March 27th, 2017 @ 9:13pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:No exclusives have been mentioned, if that's what you're referring to.

At this point, even if there are to be no more official U.S. convention exclusives, I'm still more inclined to go to Pete's Robot Convention than Hascon for the fact that PRC feels more like what BotCon was than Hascon does, and the chance to hang out with the BotCon crowd again sounds great in and of itself (so long as people from said BotCon crowd do decide to go to PRC, that is).

I hope there are no more exclusives I can't even get there in the first place due to travel costs and even if I did I'm not going to be able to afford their overcharged exclusives (I understand why their that price doesn't mean I have to like it).

Kinda why I don't have any connection to Botcon despite always wanting to go to one.

Is Pete's Convention just a one off thing or is he going to do this every year?

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1869891)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 27th, 2017 @ 9:24pm CDT

Deadput wrote:Is Pete's Convention just a one off thing or is he going to do this every year?

I think the answer to that question will depend on how this first one goes.

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1869903)
Posted by RAR on March 27th, 2017 @ 10:03pm CDT

Yeah the Over-Run from Energon Bulkhead idea worked really well I thought too - I agree Highbrow would have been ideal.

I've always seen Skyfall as a Jetfire body type myself.

I did consider this to be the most suitable body for him :

http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TFUTre ... adbolt.htm

He's even described as a "former Jetfighter" :
http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Skyfall/skyfall.htm

He'd perhaps be ok from one of the RID jets too.

I wonder if Hasbro will double down on their own convention or abandon it if it doesn't work out well for them.

With so many 3rd party offerings these days it seems pretty likely that TFCon will fill a large part of the gaps here. I just hope they don't push their luck so much they force Hasbro to "Notice" them.

I do wonder for example what is to stop an ambitious convention from specifically ordering the Overscale KO Protectobots in G2 colours as a show exclusive. or even Wei Jiang's Arcee in the usual green repaint colours.

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1869932)
Posted by RNSrobot on March 28th, 2017 @ 1:32am CDT

Any of y'all who get ripped off by Pete Sinclair YET AGAIN have only yourselves to blame. As if he's going to be any better of a business man WITHOUT the official license.

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1869940)
Posted by WreckerJack on March 28th, 2017 @ 3:34am CDT

Skyfall has too many colors for me, but the Titan Master head and guns look sweet. (Maybe put them on separate figures though.)

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1869956)
Posted by TF_JW on March 28th, 2017 @ 7:46am CDT

We started working on BotCon 2017 ideas in 2015. Pretty much as soon as Hasbro revealed Titans Return to Fun Pub. So this isn't a fabrication or a tease; these are the concepts for what would have been BotCon 2017 figures. In fact some of the figures you'll see were sent to Hasbro to hear their thoughts on the direction to be taken (Did they ever give an answer. Well... :p ) We know fans like to see this sort of thing, so hopefully we can show off as much as we can.

As for this one mock-up in particular: Since Action Masters focused on the robot mode - and since that typo in G1 Skyfall's bio gave that "out" by stating that he can turn into anything - Highbrow seemed a pretty good fit. Skyfall has been a character getting mock-ups since at least 2011, and so he gets one more that never will happen...

And Overrun or Sprocket or anyone from Highbrow instead, like I said the focus of Action Masters was the robot mode. So Highbrow not having a cockpit or vents or really any vehicle kibble on his chest the way those other characters do, they didn't really feel "right". Despite the alt mode being a helicopter.

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1869958)
Posted by TF_JW on March 28th, 2017 @ 7:52am CDT

RNSrobot wrote:Any of y'all who get ripped off by Pete Sinclair YET AGAIN have only yourselves to blame. As if he's going to be any better of a business man WITHOUT the official license.

I'm kind of confused by this since Pete was only ever part of the creative and marketing/promotions sides of things. Never part of the business/money side of things. So I'm not sure how he was the one to rip you off.

I'm not sure what happened in your case, sorry for whatever it was.

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1869960)
Posted by ScottyP on March 28th, 2017 @ 7:56am CDT

TF_JW wrote:As for this one mock-up in particular: Since Action Masters focused on the robot mode - and since that typo in G1 Skyfall's bio gave that "out" by stating that he can turn into anything - Highbrow seemed a pretty good fit. Skyfall has been a character getting mock-ups since at least 2011, and so he gets one more that never will happen...

The FoC seeker concept was a thing, yeah? I think that was the ticket for Skyfall, but this would've been satisfying too.

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1869966)
Posted by TF_JW on March 28th, 2017 @ 8:12am CDT

Yup. I believe the FoC Seeker Skyfall was for one of the Subscription Services... Before it was replaced with one of the toys that did get produced.

The Skyfall in 2011 was yet another concept, to have been used in the BotCon 2012 set had the concept progressed further.

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1869971)
Posted by ScottyP on March 28th, 2017 @ 8:28am CDT

TF_JW wrote:Yup. I believe the FoC Seeker Skyfall was for one of the Subscription Services... Before it was replaced with one of the toys that did get produced.

The Skyfall in 2011 was yet another concept, to have been used in the BotCon 2012 set had the concept progressed further.

Well, with the stuff coming through the Generations box sets lately, and knowing that Hasbro skims over posts here sometimes, I'll keep some hope alive. Finishing out a set of Action Master characters that can actually transform would be Rad.

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1870035)
Posted by Hero Alpha on March 28th, 2017 @ 1:51pm CDT

This sounds like a really sweet deal for the winner and its fairly close to me. Looking at these type of figures makes me miss TFCC and Botcon. Most of the time I liked what they put out figure wise, but the comics/stories I might miss even more. At least I have 1 updated Action Master in TFCC Treadbolt.

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1870042)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 28th, 2017 @ 2:16pm CDT

ScottyP wrote:
TF_JW wrote:Yup. I believe the FoC Seeker Skyfall was for one of the Subscription Services... Before it was replaced with one of the toys that did get produced.

The Skyfall in 2011 was yet another concept, to have been used in the BotCon 2012 set had the concept progressed further.
Well, with the stuff coming through the Generations box sets lately, and knowing that Hasbro skims over posts here sometimes, I'll keep some hope alive. Finishing out a set of Action Master characters that can actually transform would be Rad.

I see what you did there :lol:

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1870056)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 28th, 2017 @ 3:58pm CDT

TF_JW wrote:We started working on BotCon 2017 ideas in 2015. Pretty much as soon as Hasbro revealed Titans Return to Fun Pub. So this isn't a fabrication or a tease; these are the concepts for what would have been BotCon 2017 figures. In fact some of the figures you'll see were sent to Hasbro to hear their thoughts on the direction to be taken (Did they ever give an answer. Well... :p ) We know fans like to see this sort of thing, so hopefully we can show off as much as we can.

As for this one mock-up in particular: Since Action Masters focused on the robot mode - and since that typo in G1 Skyfall's bio gave that "out" by stating that he can turn into anything - Highbrow seemed a pretty good fit. Skyfall has been a character getting mock-ups since at least 2011, and so he gets one more that never will happen...

And Overrun or Sprocket or anyone from Highbrow instead, like I said the focus of Action Masters was the robot mode. So Highbrow not having a cockpit or vents or really any vehicle kibble on his chest the way those other characters do, they didn't really feel "right". Despite the alt mode being a helicopter.

Now that's what I like to see, what's going on in their minds when making those concepts. ;)^

And silly question, but did he get preferential treatment, or is he one your favorite characters?

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1870057)
Posted by Sigma Magnus on March 28th, 2017 @ 3:59pm CDT

Any idea when they reveal the rest?

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1870064)
Posted by TF_JW on March 28th, 2017 @ 4:19pm CDT

Action Master characters were always sort of a pet project, of sorts. Skyfall just always seemed like he'd be the next one we'd get to. Well, him or Gutcruncher.

The rest of the reveals will be at the convention. Although there might be a bit more of a preview in the next couple months.

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1870066)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 28th, 2017 @ 4:34pm CDT

TF_JW wrote:Action Master characters were always sort of a pet project, of sorts. Skyfall just always seemed like he'd be the next one we'd get to. Well, him or Gutcruncher.

Cute

And Gutcruncher/Sparkcrusher... Hardhead with a new head?

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1870995)
Posted by Mr Skram on April 1st, 2017 @ 7:59pm CDT

I loved my Skyfall action master and his rhino buddy as a kid. I loathe the Highbrow mold though. Jankiest of all the TR line. I'd probably buy it anyway.

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1874275)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 13th, 2017 @ 1:02pm CDT

Just pre-registered today. Looking forward to going and seeing as many familiar faces from here as possible.

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1874577)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 15th, 2017 @ 12:16am CDT

Josh Perez recently Tweeted this - https://twitter.com/dyemooch/status/853008561894551557

Something I'm working on for @Petes_Robo_Con June 23/24. Stay tuned for the full reveal and see me there this summer! (lines by Robby Musso)

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1874579)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 15th, 2017 @ 12:24am CDT

I spy with my little eye...

Titans Return Krok and BotCon 2012 Kick-Off/Kick-Over/Kick-Out.

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1874580)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 15th, 2017 @ 12:28am CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I spy with my little eye...

Titans Return Krok and BotCon 2012 Kick-Off/Kick-Over/Kick-Out.

Yep. Looks to be a Titans Return/modern version of the Action Master back-of-box art.

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1874586)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 15th, 2017 @ 12:58am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I spy with my little eye...

Titans Return Krok and BotCon 2012 Kick-Off/Kick-Over/Kick-Out.
Yep. Looks to be a Titans Return/modern version of the Action Master back-of-box art.

If that's the case, why is Kick-Off hogging Mainframe's spot? :lol:

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1874592)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 15th, 2017 @ 1:31am CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I spy with my little eye...

Titans Return Krok and BotCon 2012 Kick-Off/Kick-Over/Kick-Out.
Yep. Looks to be a Titans Return/modern version of the Action Master back-of-box art.

If that's the case, why is Kick-Off hogging Mainframe's spot?

No modern official Mainframe toy to fill in his own spot?

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1874595)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 15th, 2017 @ 2:40am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I spy with my little eye...

Titans Return Krok and BotCon 2012 Kick-Off/Kick-Over/Kick-Out.
Yep. Looks to be a Titans Return/modern version of the Action Master back-of-box art.

If that's the case, why is Kick-Off hogging Mainframe's spot?
No modern official Mainframe toy to fill in his own spot?

Nothing stopping the artist from making virtual redecos, right?

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1874633)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 15th, 2017 @ 9:45am CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I spy with my little eye...

Titans Return Krok and BotCon 2012 Kick-Off/Kick-Over/Kick-Out.
Yep. Looks to be a Titans Return/modern version of the Action Master back-of-box art.

If that's the case, why is Kick-Off hogging Mainframe's spot?
No modern official Mainframe toy to fill in his own spot?

Nothing stopping the artist from making virtual redecos, right?

Unless he wants to use only existing releases, so as to give fans who have all those toys a visual guide for recreating the scene in real life with them. 8-)

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1874960)
Posted by TF_JW on April 17th, 2017 @ 9:40am CDT

A couple more reveals. A new campaign...

https://www.facebook.com/PetesRoboCon/posts/435904766753415

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Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1874970)
Posted by Sigma Magnus on April 17th, 2017 @ 9:59am CDT

So we have...
-A Skyfall from Highbrow using the Apeface head
-A Sprocket from Triggerhappy with a new facesculpt and a redeco of the Brawn vehicle as his Attack Cruiser
-An Optimus Prime based on his Action Master and the Armored Convoy
-A Rad from a Titan Master and a Lione vehicle redeco as Lionizer
-A Pretender Starscream from Titan Master Crashbash

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1874999)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 17th, 2017 @ 2:07pm CDT

Sigma Magnus wrote:So we have...
-A Skyfall from Highbrow using the Apeface head
-A Sprocket from Triggerhappy with a new facesculpt and a redeco of the Brawn vehicle as his Attack Cruiser
-An Optimus Prime based on his Action Master and the Armored Convoy
-A Rad from a Titan Master and a Lione vehicle redeco as Lionizer
-A Pretender Starscream from Titan Master Crashbash

A closer look reveals that Optimus Prime on the box art is actually based on Infinitus, but using the regular Diac face plate. Can't really make out Rad, but the angled chest may be from Fracas.

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1875000)
Posted by Sigma Magnus on April 17th, 2017 @ 2:10pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Sigma Magnus wrote:So we have...
-A Skyfall from Highbrow using the Apeface head
-A Sprocket from Triggerhappy with a new facesculpt and a redeco of the Brawn vehicle as his Attack Cruiser
-An Optimus Prime based on his Action Master and the Armored Convoy
-A Rad from a Titan Master and a Lione vehicle redeco as Lionizer
-A Pretender Starscream from Titan Master Crashbash

A closer look reveals that Optimus Prime on the box art is actually based on Infinitus, but using the regular Diac face plate. Can't really make out Rad, but the angled chest may be from Fracas.

Guess we'll have to wait and see. Overall, I give what we've seen so far a B+, and I really wish we could've gotten these at Hascon or something, somehow.

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1875008)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 17th, 2017 @ 3:02pm CDT

Sigma Magnus wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Sigma Magnus wrote:So we have...
-A Skyfall from Highbrow using the Apeface head
-A Sprocket from Triggerhappy with a new facesculpt and a redeco of the Brawn vehicle as his Attack Cruiser
-An Optimus Prime based on his Action Master and the Armored Convoy
-A Rad from a Titan Master and a Lione vehicle redeco as Lionizer
-A Pretender Starscream from Titan Master Crashbash

A closer look reveals that Optimus Prime on the box art is actually based on Infinitus, but using the regular Diac face plate. Can't really make out Rad, but the angled chest may be from Fracas.

Guess we'll have to wait and see. Overall, I give what we've seen so far a B+, and I really wish we could've gotten these at Hascon or something, somehow.

Hear hear! I'm expecting Rumbler to make an appearance somewhere, you know, since he's a EU-exclusive redeco of Sprocket. :roll:

Speaking of EU exclusives... hey there Circuit!

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1875058)
Posted by TF_JW on April 17th, 2017 @ 7:30pm CDT

The original box art had Axer in the far right corner. But we had to find a way to get TFSS Circuit on there, right?

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1875302)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 18th, 2017 @ 4:12pm CDT

And for goodness sake, I'm blind as a bat. I notice two more things out of the usual:

- Optimus Prime has Highbrow's guns instead of his own
- Sprocket has two copies of Blurr's gun, in addition to the standard Triggerhappy ones.

Re: Reveal and Competition of Proposed Botcon 2017 exclusive Skyfall and four other figures (1885213)
Posted by TF_JW on May 30th, 2017 @ 1:12pm CDT

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