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News Credits: 14 · by **robotmel** » Wed Jun 04, 2014 1:34 pm

This, released under the Generations toy line!

News Credits: 3 · by **Midnight_Fox** » Wed Jun 04, 2014 1:35 pm

ScottyP wrote:
Flashwave wrote:Um, he's missing his chest guns... surely they were ust left off as a test image though

Yep, confirmed on Twitter that it includes the chest guns. Hopefully they stay on this one better than 2010 Doublepunch.

I've never had a problem with my Doublepunch's guns.

The original Energon Scorpy on the other hand...

News Credits: 639 · by **ScottyP** » Wed Jun 04, 2014 4:10 pm

Just saw this on their Twitter (not quoting) - there are 6 hours left to register and only 27 Primus sets left.

Translation: If you're waiting until the last minute you're about to be SOL

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Wed Jun 04, 2014 6:41 pm

The official BotCon facebook page has posted some additional images of their BotCon 2014 exclusive Sorponok figure. These images give us a better look at the Olin Zarak the figure's Headmaster unit, which has been remolded from the recent Encore Fortress Maximus Spike Headmaster. Check out the images mirrored below:

News Credits: 25 · by **SW's SilverHammer** » Wed Jun 04, 2014 6:58 pm

It doesn't seem as there's a neck joint. That was the One thing I was hoping from this, at least some kind of swivel at the neck with the headmaster addition.

by **MGrotusque** » Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:08 pm

I like the pink visor. The overall face sculpt is pretty good.

by **User897** » Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:46 pm

I'd sure like to own this guy, but like Fortress Maximus before him, I have to file it under Too Damn Expensive/I'm not good enough to make it to the Con figures.

News Credits: 10 · by **Trikeboy** » Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:27 pm

SW's SilverHammer wrote:It doesn't seem as there's a neck joint. That was the One thing I was hoping from this, at least some kind of swivel at the neck with the headmaster addition.

I'm sure a third party will do a Zarak head that rotates.

News Credits: 112 · by **megatronus** » Wed Jun 04, 2014 9:16 pm

Trikeboy wrote:
SW's SilverHammer wrote:It doesn't seem as there's a neck joint. That was the One thing I was hoping from this, at least some kind of swivel at the neck with the headmaster addition.

I'm sure a third party will do a Zarak head that rotates.

...Or several companies just straight up doing their own Scorponoks.

News Credits: 10 · by **Trikeboy** » Wed Jun 04, 2014 9:17 pm

megatronus wrote:
Trikeboy wrote:
SW's SilverHammer wrote:It doesn't seem as there's a neck joint. That was the One thing I was hoping from this, at least some kind of swivel at the neck with the headmaster addition.

I'm sure a third party will do a Zarak head that rotates.

...Or several companies just straight up doing their own Scorponoks.

Thats true and probably a hell of a lot cheaper too.

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Wed Jun 04, 2014 10:00 pm

They used the Formax/Cerebros mold not the Zarak? Still, looks awesome.

News Credits: 438 · by **Sabrblade** » Wed Jun 04, 2014 10:46 pm

fenrir72 wrote:They used the Formax/Cerebros mold not the Zarak? Still, looks awesome.

Yes, because that mold and only that mold was made available again via Takara's Encore release of Fort Max.

News Credits: 1 · by **RhA** » Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:14 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:They used the Formax/Cerebros mold not the Zarak? Still, looks awesome.
Yes, because that mold and only that mold was made available again via Takara's Encore release of Fort Max.

Legs are still assembled backwards.

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Thu Jun 05, 2014 5:16 am

Sabrblade wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:They used the Formax/Cerebros mold not the Zarak? Still, looks awesome.
Yes, because that mold and only that mold was made available again via Takara's Encore release of Fort Max.

Could't they have access to the old head mold? Or fabricate one using an old G1 Scorponok?

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Thu Jun 05, 2014 7:03 am

Trikeboy wrote:
megatronus wrote:
Trikeboy wrote:
SW's SilverHammer wrote:It doesn't seem as there's a neck joint. That was the One thing I was hoping from this, at least some kind of swivel at the neck with the headmaster addition.

I'm sure a third party will do a Zarak head that rotates.

...Or several companies just straight up doing their own Scorponoks.

Thats true and probably a hell of a lot cheaper too.

I thought the club said the neck does swivel, and it looks like piece is in two parts.

News Credits: 438 · by **Sabrblade** » Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:00 am

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Trikeboy wrote:
megatronus wrote:
Trikeboy wrote:
SW's SilverHammer wrote:It doesn't seem as there's a neck joint. That was the One thing I was hoping from this, at least some kind of swivel at the neck with the headmaster addition.

I'm sure a third party will do a Zarak head that rotates.

...Or several companies just straight up doing their own Scorponoks.

Thats true and probably a hell of a lot cheaper too.

I thought the club said the neck does swivel, and it looks like piece is in two parts.

I read somewhere that Pete Sinclair confirmed that the neck sadly does not rotate.

Like Thalack on Facebook · by **Thalack** » Thu Jun 05, 2014 12:11 pm

Scorpie looks great! I never had the energon version of him, so it'll be nice to see what he's like next to a g1 scorp.

News Credits: 438 · by **Sabrblade** » Thu Jun 05, 2014 12:20 pm

Thalack wrote:Scorpie looks great! I never had the energon version of him, so it'll be nice to see what he's like next to a g1 scorp.

Here's a couple of comparison shots from Seibertron gallery (along with Beast Wars Scorponok):

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Thu Jun 05, 2014 2:15 pm

Just in from our friends at BotCon, the first 150 general admission kids (12 and under) will receive a free Deluxe Transformer! See the press release below:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kids of all ages – Get ready for BotCon 2014!

Pasadena, CA – June 5th, 2014 – Fun Publications, Inc., licensee for Hasbro’s official
Transformers Collectors’ Convention, BotCon, will be giving away deluxe Transformers
toys to the first 150 kids ages 12 and under who attend BotCon 2014 as General
Admission attendees. BotCon, being held at the Pasadena Convention Center, is open to
the public on June 21st and June 22nd. Admission for Adults is $20. Kids 12 and under is
$10 and Kids 4 and under are free!

Kids, young and old, can expect a fun filled weekend at BotCon, from meeting the voices
behind their favorite characters, attending panels hosted by Hasbro, IDW and others
from the Transformers brand, a huge Exhibitor hall with Transformers toys for sale from
around the world, fans dressed up as their favorite Transformers characters, Diorama
displays and so much more!

For more information on BotCon and all the weekend activities 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 nearly 20 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) 2013 Fun Publications, Inc. All rights reserved.

News Credits: 438 · by **Sabrblade** » Thu Jun 05, 2014 2:18 pm

The Deluxes in question will probably be general retail figures like Wave 1 or Wave 2 AOE Generations toys.

by **RiddlerJ** » Thu Jun 05, 2014 5:27 pm

I'd like to see pics of that head on the original Scorponok.

Sadly, Botcon's too rich for my blood this year. To ease the pain, I had to break down and Ebay a Double Punch. He fills the gap...a little.

News Credits: 3554 · by **Seibertron** » Thu Jun 05, 2014 6:06 pm

The BotCon 2014 Schedule of Events and Panels were posted earlier this afternoon to BotCon.com. Check out the full schedule below. We'll see you in Pasadena!

News Credits: 438 · by **Sabrblade** » Thu Jun 05, 2014 7:12 pm

So many panels to go to, yet so much excitement for each one!

News Credits: 13 · by **OptimalOptimus2** » Thu Jun 05, 2014 7:59 pm

BotCon 2014 sounds like an exciting, energetic, heart-pounding, thrill seeking event that'll blow all of our minds. (Hopefully, not literally.) :lol:

Two free cookies and a glass of milk if Don Rickles shows up? This is the worst time of the year for such thing. :KREMZEEK:

News Credits: 217 · by **Diem** » Thu Jun 05, 2014 9:19 pm

Auction Site Taobao has posted some images of what appears to be a BotCon 2014 Exclusive: Flamewar! A repaint of the Beast Hunters Deluxe Arcee Figure this is a character who was first introduced at BotCon 2005 as a repaint of another Arcee.

To see Seibertron's exclusive gallery of the original Flamewar click here and to see Beast Hunters Arcee click here.

Even more unusually Taobao also has what appears to be Arcee repainted as Transmutate. Unlike the recent TFCC version (the gallery of which can be seen here) this version uses the Robots In Disguise version of Arcee rather than the First Edition. A test model or something else?

Don't forget that at this point there is no guarantee that these are the finished designs or that they are genuine BotCon exclusives.

Stick with Seibertron for the latest in BotCon news!