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News Credits: 3554 · by **Seibertron** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:23 pm

Good afternoon my fellow Seibertronians. Our friends at BotCon just sent us the official announcement with the location and dates for BotCon 2012. Without further ado, here's the official press release as well as the corresponding image. Tell us your thoughts about BotCon 2012 by clicking here. We hope to see you in Dallas!

BotCon wrote:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BotCon 2012 Coming to Dallas, Texas April 26th – April 29th!

Fort Worth, TX – December 1st, 2011 – Fun Publications, Inc., licensee for Hasbro’s official Transformers Collectors’ Convention, BotCon, announced today that next year’s award-winning convention will take place at the Hyatt Regency Dallas from April 26th to April 29th. You can make your hotel reservations now at BotCon.com.

In the next few weeks, Pop Culture enthusiasts from around the world will soon be able to register for BotCon 2012 through the BotCon.com online registration system. Fans and Collectors’ who register for BotCon as a Primus package holder will receive the multiple figure convention set (theme and set to be announced), admission to the Friday private sales room experience, all panels and seminars throughout the weekend and the Hall of Fame Celebration party. Finally, Primus package attendees will also receive a special bonus Transformers Deluxe figure to go along with their convention box set. General Admission for non-registered guests will be available on Saturday and Sunday only.

For more information on BotCon and all activities and the exclusive figure offerings, please visit BotCon.com.

About Hasbro

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide-range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company’s world class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, video games and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers through the strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. The Hub, Hasbro’s multi-platform joint venture with Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) launched on October 10, 2010. The online home of The Hub is http://www.hubworld.com. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.

About Fun Publications, Inc.

For over 15 years, Fun Publications, Inc. has been a Hasbro licensee offering fans and collectors of pop culture memorabilia news, exclusive product and family events through different print offerings, websites, collector clubs and brand specific conventions such as GIJoeCon and BotCon. Located in Fort Worth Texas, Fun Publications reaches a large audience, serving the United States and many other countries such as Japan, Great Britain, Brazil, Australia and Canada. For more information visit TransformersClub.com, GIJoeClub.com, GIJoeCon.com, and BotCon.com. BotCon is a registered trademark of Fun Publications, Inc. (C) 2011 Fun Publications, Inc. All rights reserved.

News Credits: 37 · by **SlyTF1** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:31 pm

DAMNIIIT!!! Why do they always make Botcon so far away during a time I can't go? They do this on purpose, I know it! :evil:

News Credits: 23 · by **Prime Evil** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:35 pm

Booked and good to go!! Nice that it's in Dallas. I've never been and real excited to be back after missing last year.

News Credits: 88 · by **DavidT** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:36 pm

DFW is only 2 hours away from me!!!!

Hold on! I gotta go change my pants! :grin:

by **The Collector** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:37 pm

Was wondering when I would NOT have to take a roadtrip to get to the BOTCON. :grin:

News Credits: 5 · by **--B--** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:39 pm

Well, its not in driving distance, but at least it is cheaper than Disney or Cali in cost.

News Credits: 402 · by **Mkall** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:40 pm

As usual it's nowhere close to me.

Don't care, I've already booked my room.

BOTCON!

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:43 pm

I'm there, that's less that a three hour drive for me!

News Credits: 3554 · by **Seibertron** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:45 pm

Hotel room is booked!

Now to figure how we're celebrating my daughter's birthday which is on the 27th.

News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:54 pm

Well, never been to Texas before....

News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:56 pm

.....and Sunday is sold out. 12 oclock check out on Saturday and sleep in the hallway? Pass. I can't believe Sunday sold out! What the @#^&%!!! Now to find something close by....

by **The Collector** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 5:00 pm

You'll love it! Just one thing, not everybody carries six-shooters here ... most have upgraded to Glocks.

I'm just glad its in the spring, before it gets HOT. (reads ... ) SOLD OUT!? In less than an hour!

by **Doubledealer93** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 5:00 pm

damn it

ordering the set again. i really want this set so im gonna save up for it.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 5:06 pm

One would think I'd be able to finally attend, since it's only an hour away from my US address. Guess again, I'm still stuck in Europe, with no time off from work or funds to speak of! :sad:

by **Joetx** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 5:16 pm

Yes! The last & only time it was here in the DFW area, I was far away in grad school, so I couldn't attend.

If I don't need hotel tickets, does that mean I can only buy general admission tickets for only Saturday & Sunday?

by **alternator77** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 5:21 pm

although i wont be going this will probably be the first botcon set im interested in. now the waiting begins.... >:oP

News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 5:24 pm

Joetx wrote:Yes! The last & only time it was here in the DFW area, I was far away in grad school, so I couldn't attend.

If I don't need hotel tickets, does that mean I can only buy general admission tickets for only Saturday & Sunday?

No no friend, you will be able to purchase a Primus package and experience everything Botcon has to offer. The hotel is only set up first for the convenience of the ou-of-towners.

News Credits: 8 · by **LiKwid** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 5:34 pm

I belive i called this one

WOOT WOOT! and since its only 3 hours away I'll be seeing yall in 142 days !!!

Anyone wanting to go half on a room let me know..Im familiar with the dallas area( went to high school nearby) and I know of some good spots

by **The Potentate** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 5:37 pm

Oh well, Maybe next year.

News Credits: 217 · by **Diem** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 6:56 pm

Do not know if want.

News Credits: 3 · by **Kibble** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 7:36 pm

Is this where I'm supposed to pour on the butt-hurt and cry about my "credit" because my BotCon post was one minute earlier? :lol:

"Credit" is pretty valuable stuff, after all! :roll:

So are the details of the set very soon to follow? Last year that info came just over 4 months before the event. We're only like a week or two away from that same time frame with it being so early this year...

by **dinogeist** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:12 pm

my guesses below,i state nothing as fact,it's just my opinion.

I don't like the date for april 26 to 29,2012. because hasbro's NYC toyfair is in the 3rd week of february every year.
Having botcon 2012 in april guarantees that we won't see that many newer proto types different from hasbro's nyc february toy fair.

My guess is SDCC 2012 in july & then SDCC in october will reveal more newer transformers proto types than botcon 2012

News Credits: 3 · by **Kibble** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:26 pm

Tidalwavex wrote:my guesses below,i state nothing as fact,it's just my opinion.

I don't like the date for april 26 to 29,2012. because hasbro's NYC toyfair is in the 3rd week of february every year.
Having botcon 2012 in april guarantees that we won't see that many newer proto types different from hasbro's nyc february toy fair.

My guess is SDCC 2012 in july & then SDCC in october will reveal more newer transformers proto types than botcon 2012

eh, they didn't really reveal all that much at the last BotCon anyhow...

News Credits: 409 · by **Stormrider** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:29 pm

That's fast. They're booked up already. So...anybody need a weekend roommate?

News Credits: 349 · by **Bed Bugs** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:39 pm

Just a heads up, Dairycon will still be held on April 27th and 28th, being that, ya know, we announced it quite a while ago. To keep details hidden for so long would just be rude.