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BotCon 2014 Theme Confirmed - Pirates vs Knights

Posted by Va'al Jan 29, 2014 at 3:47pm CST 25,383 views

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Fellow Seibertron.com user ScottyP has spotted the Transformers Collectors' Club latest news, in which they confirmed this year's BotCon theme. Ready? It's.. Pirates vs Knights! Check out the information below, head here for more, and discuss your thoughts and opinions in the Energon Pub!

Transformers News: BotCon 2014 Theme Confirmed - Pirates vs Knights

01/29/2014 - TCC Issue 55: BotCon 2014 Convention Set FIRST LOOK - PIRATES VS KNIGHTS!

TCC Issue #55!The BotCon 2014 reveals begin this issue! Pirates vs Knights is the theme, and a selection of amazing characters and molds are what fans will get at this years 30th anniversary celebration! Issue 55 will give fans there first look at Cannonball, Captain of the Star Seekers! Stay tuned to BotCon.com for more details!

In addition to the BotCon reveals, we kick off our “Thrilling 30” coverage with two great pieces, an article by Jim Sorenson and an interview with Flint Dille. We also have the Prologue to the 2014 Club story “Alone Together”. The story will focus on Rampage and Transmutate in a whole new way, in a VERY different universe. We think you will all enjoy this brand new take on these classic characters.

Issue 55 will be arriving next month and if you are not yet a member, don’t miss out any more. Go ahead and Join Today!

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Re: BotCon 2014 Theme Confirmed - Pirates vs Knights (view post)

Comment by ScottyP Jan 29, 2014

I can't wait for the combination of rage and excitement if these "Knights" are the Knights of Cybertron led by a MTMTE-inspired Dai Atlas.

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Comment by rpetras Jan 29, 2014

Knights are NOT the natural enemy of the pirate, ninja are. :-B

:-B

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Comment by mooncake623 Jan 29, 2014

ScottyP wrote:I can't wait for the combination of rage and excitement if these "Knights" are the Knights of Cybertron led by a MTMTE-inspired Dai Atlas.

That would be interesting! what mold will Dai Atlas use? also who else was on his team of knights? can't remember..

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Comment by Mkall Jan 29, 2014

That's outta left field. I'm very interested to see the toy reveals.

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Comment by PrymeStriker Jan 29, 2014

Bumblebee was "knighted" in Predacons Rising. There's still hope for BH decoes, right?

Right?

:cry:

:cry:

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Comment by dragons Jan 29, 2014

I don't care what theme is about lets see what toys look like impatiently waiting what knights look like pirates not so much

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Comment by #Sideways# Jan 29, 2014

I'm sensing thiiiis moooold in the future...!

(because he has a hook for a hand. Like a pirate?)

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Comment by ausbot Jan 29, 2014

I am now very interested. I cannot wait to see what figure are used.

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Comment by Rated X Jan 29, 2014

Sounds pretty stupid to me. Almost as stupid as Shattered Glass. Maybe if the characters are G1 inspired I might buy the set. But alot of money has been saved by not going to Botcon.

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Comment by craggy Jan 29, 2014

knights could be exciting. if the designs are done half as nicely as that logo.

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Comment by Nemesis Maximo Jan 29, 2014

rpetras wrote:Knights are NOT the natural enemy of the pirate, ninja are.

Whatchoo talkin' 'bout, Willis? Didn't you ever make your Fisher Price Piratesvseige your Fisher Price Castle?

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Comment by Madeus Prime Jan 29, 2014

It's not so much of a theme as a guideline.

Also, Arrrrrgh!!!

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Comment by RiddlerJ Jan 29, 2014

Nemesis Maximo wrote:
rpetras wrote:Knights are NOT the natural enemy of the pirate, ninja are.

Whatchoo talkin' 'bout, Willis? Didn't you ever make your Fisher Price Piratesvseige your Fisher Price Castle?

I remember those Fisher Price sets! I didn't have them but it did get me thinking about Pirate vs. Knight battles.

I think they also made some Cowboy figures too. I would think the Cowboy is the natural enemy of the Ninja.

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Comment by Sabrblade Jan 29, 2014

So these are Wings Universe Star Seekers. Wasn't expecting that.

Was actually expecting the Maraudicons instead.

Though, it should be pointed out that these are DIFFERENT Star Seekers from those led by Thundertron.

RiddlerJ wrote:
Nemesis Maximo wrote:
rpetras wrote:Knights are NOT the natural enemy of the pirate, ninja are.

Whatchoo talkin' 'bout, Willis? Didn't you ever make your Fisher Price Piratesvseige your Fisher Price Castle?

I remember those Fisher Price sets! I didn't have them but it did get me thinking about Pirate vs. Knight battles.

I think they also made some Cowboy figures too. I would think the Cowboy is the natural enemy of the Ninja.

"Great Adventures"! That was the Fisher Price toyline ya'll are speaking of, and it was awesome.

But then it evolved into/got replaced by Imaginext.

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Comment by Bumblevivisector Jan 29, 2014

Sabrblade wrote:
RiddlerJ wrote:
Nemesis Maximo wrote:
rpetras wrote:Knights are NOT the natural enemy of the pirate, ninja are.

Whatchoo talkin' 'bout, Willis? Didn't you ever make your Fisher Price Piratesvseige your Fisher Price Castle?

I remember those Fisher Price sets! I didn't have them but it did get me thinking about Pirate vs. Knight battles.

I think they also made some Cowboy figures too. I would think the Cowboy is the natural enemy of the Ninja.
"Great Adventures"! That was the Fisher Price toyline ya'll are speaking of, and it was awesome.

But then it evolved into/got replaced by Imaginext.

Which could create the same themed battles, though they're not producing much pirate stuff right now, what with all the licenses they've acquired. Even their Dino-Riders are getting scaled back.

You could also do that with what Playmobil's selling, though their pirates were all ghosts or zombies for a while. And Lego had both, starting in the mid-'90s; only that line has also produced an abundance of blocky ninjas, though Imaginext might be starting to catch up.

Say, am I the only one here who contemplates the TF Kreo displays, but always buys Cityville instead? Lego townsfolk vs. zombies could've compelled me to collect whole cities back when I was 8.

But back on topic, given how easily TFs can resemble armored humans, "Knights" seems so open-ended that I can't narrow down in my head what molds are most likely. Melee weapons mandatory? Maybe it's just that I watched the Blind Dead Quadrilogy, but I can't get the image of Blackbeard's crew fighting revenant Templars out of my head.

Or, if FunPub's habit of dusting off JBW molds spills over into Botcon, maybe the knights ride around on the Thoroughbred Corps? I mean, this could be way to honor the Year of the Horse outside of Platinum editions, and they'd make as much sense any other troop-builder.

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Comment by Sabrblade Jan 29, 2014

Let's see, sword-wielding figures from 2007 to today (minus molds the Club can't use) include:

Deluxe Animated Sentinel Prime
Deluxe Animated Samurai Prowl
Voyager Animated Grimlock
Leader Animated Megatron
Deluxe Animated Arcee
Deluxe Universe Dinobot
Voyager ROTF Bludgeon
Voyager ROTF Mindwipe
Deluxe Reveal the Shield (Laser) Optimus Prime
Deluxe Generations Cybertronian Bumblebee
Deluxe Generations Autobot Drift
Deluxe Generations Fall of Cybertron Ultra Magnus
Deluxe Generations Fall of Cybertron Air Raid
Voyager Generations Fall of Cybertron Grimlock
Voyager Generations Thrilling 30 Autobot Springer
Voyager Generations Thrilling 30 Blitzwing
Deluxe Generations GDO Autobot Springer
Voyager Prime First Edition Optimus Prime
Deluxe Prime Robots in Disguise Wheeljack
Deluxe Prime Robots in Disguise Ratchet
Voyager Prime Robots in Disguise Dreadwing
Voyager Prime Robots in Disguise Thundertron
Voyager Prime Beast Hunters Optimus Prime
Voyager Prime Beast Hunters Predaking
Voyager Prime Beast Hunters Sharkticon Megatron
Ultimate Prime Beast Hunters Beast Fire Predaking
Go! G01 Kenzan
Go! G02 Jinbu
Anyone armed with a sword-based Arms Micron

Speaking of which, sword-based and sword-like Arms Microns include:

R.A.
Gabu + Baru + Dai = Dark Matter Calibur
Wuji
Giza
L.P.
Bumblebee Sword
Arcee Blade
Wheeljack Kunai

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Comment by Seibertron Jan 30, 2014

:HEADHURTS:

:BANG_HEAD:

:michaelbay:

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Comment by Fires_Of_Inferno Jan 30, 2014

"“Alone Together”. The story will focus on Rampage and Transmutate in a whole new way, in a VERY different universe."

....

wat

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Comment by Nemesis Maximo Jan 30, 2014

Any chance the club might use Vector Prime? He was specifically designed to be "knightly".

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Comment by leokearon Jan 30, 2014

Collector's Club: "In your face Roberts, we are going to show the Knights of Cybertron and you will be forced to use our mangled transformer designs instead of something original.

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