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OK, while we are working on finalizing the convention details, brochure and registration forms, we wanted to start the speculation game:
"For one young Autobot..." is all we have revealed so far. While we tend to guard the convention sets and souvenirs closely, I want to let you know that we are very excited about what we have waiting in the wings!
The set we have planned features a team of select Autobots never before featured in G1 in this way. The timeline we are spotlighting is new, yet very familiar...
Let the games begin!"
"Far be it from me to wreck your all's ideas. I just know that this year's set is going to rule!"
| Re: Even More Botcon Souvenir Set Hints (863619) Posted by El Duque on January 8th, 2009 @ 7:45pm CST Well that's pretty obvious. | |
| Re: Even More Botcon Souvenir Set Hints (863631) Posted by Loki God Of Mischief on January 8th, 2009 @ 8:07pm CST Wreck and Rule is the battle cry of the Wreckers. So the question is what era? Will it be Classics Wreckers, Universe Wreckers, Animooted Wreckers or Shattered Glass Wreckers? | |
| Re: Even More Botcon Souvenir Set Hints (863641) Posted by Down_Shift on January 8th, 2009 @ 8:19pm CST
It'll be called Time Lines like the rest of the Botcon stuff. But I think it's a safe bet it will fit nicely in the Universe line. Here's hoping we finally get a remould of Tidal Wave into Broadside! I know for a fact were getting that Elita-1 mould from 06. | |
| Re: Even More Botcon Souvenir Set Hints (863649) Posted by Loki God Of Mischief on January 8th, 2009 @ 8:31pm CST We're for sure getting that Elita-One in the Botcon set? For reals? Because I'll get the set for her. Hopefully we'll get a proper Springer figure, Impactor is a definate want, Rack and Ruin are about impossible so they're out, Topspin and Twintwist would be cool, and that leaves Sandstorm and Roadbuster. Roadbuster has a toy. Tidal Wave would make a good Broadside but is probably too big for a Botcon Set. He's better off being Energon Mirage or something along those lines. I want the unreleased Devcon too. | |
| Re: Even More Botcon Souvenir Set Hints (863652) Posted by Primacron's Little Helper on January 8th, 2009 @ 8:39pm CST Maybe Cybertron Evac repainted as Classics Whirl? | |
| Re: Even More Botcon Souvenir Set Hints (863659) Posted by The Chronic on January 8th, 2009 @ 8:43pm CST I said they should do that! Ive been thinking recently about what molds would be good for Wreckers re-paints and a gotta say while there are one or two that spring to mind im drawing a blank for most of them and while Tidal Wave would be a good fit for Broadside it seems unlikely that would use such a big figure It does seem strange they would be making these guys now though as Springer and Roadbuster were only released a while ago also I don't see how this relates to the 'for one young autobot' clue one thing I do know for sure is its going to cost an arm a leg to buy a set from over here | |
| Re: Even More Botcon Souvenir Set Hints (863660) Posted by Loki God Of Mischief on January 8th, 2009 @ 8:46pm CST The young Autobot will either be Classics Hot Rod repainted in a more G1 color scheme as Hot Rod from the Universe Wreckers or it will be an entirely new character joining the Wreckers for the first time. Or it will be Animooted where almost all Autobots are relatively young. In the case of Animooted I won't be buying a set. Loki haet Animooted. | |
| Re: Even More Botcon Souvenir Set Hints (863671) Posted by Down_Shift on January 8th, 2009 @ 9:04pm CST
They used E-megs last year and he's just as big. Besides, the Tidal Wave mould can break down into three smaller units. | |
| Re: Even More Botcon Souvenir Set Hints (863674) Posted by Savage on January 8th, 2009 @ 9:08pm CST Okay, now I'm thinking Animated Wreckers. | |
| Re: Even More Botcon Souvenir Set Hints (863690) Posted by Cliffjumper Prime on January 8th, 2009 @ 9:38pm CST what a coincidence! I was just casting the wreckers... I picked tidal wave for broadside too (obviously), energon cliffjumper for sandstorm (same car modes), the helicopter from the bruticus set as whirl (I know, they've used it a lot but its perfect... or energon bulkhead), energon jetfire for topspin (kinda big, but the only one I thought would work) and the one I hope for the MOST..... armada/energon demolisher as twin twist!!! I can't believe they haven't done him yet! if I get a chance I'll post some digibashes I did | |
| Re: Even More Botcon Souvenir Set Hints (863700) Posted by emeraldbeacon on January 8th, 2009 @ 10:03pm CST Hmmm... for a Wreckers set: We won't see Springer for 2 reasons: He was just released at retail this November, and two years ago, he was featured in the Games of Deception set (as an attendee-only figure). Same with Roadbuster. Rack-n-Ruin is almost impossible to produce as a toy, so I figure he's out, as well (though I did see a clever take on him by someone who parts-swapped a pair of the cranes from the Energon Constructicons). That leaves Impactor, Topspin, Twintwist, Whirl, Broadside, Sandstorm, and possibly Ultra Magnus. Given that the set is probably going to include Elita One and some Decepticons, I'm going to guess the following: Impactor from Beast Machines Tankor (with resculpted head) Twin Twist from Armada Demolisher (with resculpted missiles to look like drills) Topspin from Cybertron Buzzsaw (with resculpted head) Bombshell from Energon Insecticon Battle-damaged Sunstorm from Energon Starscream Added figures: Whirl from Energon Bulkhead Sandstorm from Cybertron Buzzsaw (same mold as Topspin) Elita One from Cybertron Thunderblast Broadside from Armada Tidal Wave (with resculpted head) | |
| Re: Even More Botcon Souvenir Set Hints (863703) Posted by The Chronic on January 8th, 2009 @ 10:09pm CST
Sounds good, looking forward to seeing those Also, Welcome to Seibertron!
Did they not use the voyger class figure? | |
| Re: Even More Botcon Souvenir Set Hints (863706) Posted by Cliffjumper Prime on January 8th, 2009 @ 10:16pm CST here's twin twist for now (obviously the 'Con symbol would be changed to 'Bot) ![]() edit: oops, kinda big here's the url: [url]]http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk271/superbdude1/twintwistrepaint.jpg[/url] | |
| Re: Even More Botcon Souvenir Set Hints (863935) Posted by TFBuyer on January 9th, 2009 @ 9:43am CST I'll wait to see the set, but the Wreckers tie-in doesn't really spark my interest much. I hope they can get away from some of the tired figures they keep using for repaints, too, no offense to the many ideas in this thread. Just ready for something newer, I guess... | |
| Re: Even More Botcon Souvenir Set Hints (864327) Posted by Seibermore on January 9th, 2009 @ 7:20pm CST So wait a sec who or what are the Wreckers? | |
| Re: Even More Botcon Souvenir Set Hints (864362) Posted by Down_Shift on January 9th, 2009 @ 8:28pm CST
Wreckers were an Elite group of Autobots led by Ultra Magnus/Impactor/Springer (I could never keep track Rack n' Ruin (two headed, non-transformable) Top Spin Twin Twist Whirl Roadbuster Sandstorm Broadside Impactor & RnR never received actual figures, so I'm guessing this year they will. Even if Rack AND Ruin are separate figures (Sunstreaker/Sideswipe mould) | |
| Re: Even More Botcon Souvenir Set Hints (864366) Posted by The Chronic on January 9th, 2009 @ 8:40pm CST
Awsome, please tell me your going to do the rest of them The Wreckers are an elite squad of Autobots from the comics they consist of: Impactor- Leader, but soon dies and Springer - becomes leader Broadside Sandstorm Top Spin Twin Twist Roadbuster Rack'n'Ruin Whirl Edit- too slow | |
| Re: Even More Botcon Souvenir Set Hints (865462) Posted by Cliffjumper Prime on January 12th, 2009 @ 12:19am CST | |
| Re: Even More Botcon Souvenir Set Hints (865494) Posted by Electron on January 12th, 2009 @ 3:04am CST wow thats kool, love to see repaints like that | |
| Re: Even More Botcon Souvenir Set Hints (865530) Posted by The Chronic on January 12th, 2009 @ 6:13am CST Sandstorm and Whirls altmodes look perfect, any chance you'll do some robot mode pics? | |
| Re: Even More Botcon Souvenir Set Hints (865614) Posted by Cliffjumper Prime on January 12th, 2009 @ 11:02am CST already in the works | |
| Re: Even More Botcon Souvenir Set Hints (865616) Posted by Electron on January 12th, 2009 @ 11:04am CST i'm also looking forward to ur results, maybe i should have a go at painting tf's impressive work btw, livin the dream baby | |
| Re: Even More Botcon Souvenir Set Hints (865648) Posted by Counterpunch on January 12th, 2009 @ 11:53am CST I think the best hints are going to come from eBay because there's no way FunPub is getting info out before product gets leaked. | |