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BotCon wrote:We are thrilled to offer the BotCon 2016 Judd Nelson VIP PASS. This package upgrade allows you access to our very special BotCon 2016 guest, Judd Nelson. This is the voice of Hot Rod’s ONLY TRANSFORMERS appearance ever! The VIP PASS is $129 and is in addition to the cost of your Primus, Golden Ticket Primus, Minicon or Protoform package.

The Judd Nelson VIP PASS includes:

• One (1) autograph signed in person by Judd Nelson
• One (1) professional 5x7 photograph with Judd Nelson (Saturday afternoon)
• Exclusive Hot Rod art print
• Exclusive Hot Rod Cloisonné Pin
• First seating at the Judd Nelson Panel
Please note that there will be no photography permitted during the autograph session.

Your autograph slot will be on Friday afternoon 3:30-6:00 pm and your photo slot will be Saturday afternoon (time TBD). This autograph package for registered attendees is limited to 200 slots.

To sign up:

If you have already purchased your Golden Ticket Primus, Primus, Minicon or Protoform package, log in to the registration system and start a new Attending Registration. If you need more than one, you should put the number needed in the “how many are your registering?” box. On the next page insert each person’s name, age and relationship to you. On the Package selection page select “2016 Attendee Bypass” (do this for each person you are registering). This will get you past this page as you already have an attending package. When you get to the Daily Events page you can choose the Judd Nelson VIP PASS for each person.

If you have not registered for your attendee package, you can now do all of this in one pass. Just start a new registration and follow the screens.

See you in Louisville!

Brian

PRESS RELEASE
March 3, 2016
For More Information Contact: Pete Sinclair

Judd Nelson, star of 1986's "Transformers: The Movie", to appear at BotCon 2016 on April 8th and 9th.


This will be Mr. Nelson's first ever Transformers convention appearance.

Fort Worth, TX - Fun Publications, Inc., licensee for Hasbro's official Transformers Collectors' Convention BotCon, and the show's sponsor, The Transformers Collectors' Club, announced today that Judd Nelson, star of the 1986 animated film "Transformers: The Movie", will be the featured guest for BotCon 2016. From leading roles in "The Breakfast Club" and "St. Elmo's Fire", the 90's sitcom "Suddenly Susan" to his current role on the hit Fox TV series "Empire" and the upcoming film "Billionaire Boys Club", Judd Nelson continues to entertain audiences with his amazing intensity and charisma! This year's award-winning convention featuring Judd Nelson will take place at the Galt House April 7-10 in the great city of Louisville, Kentucky.

Fans of Judd's can visit BotCon.com to register for BotCon 2016 and purchase the "Judd Nelson VIP Pass" starting today. The VIP Pass will contain ONE in person autograph from Judd Nelson, ONE professional picture with Judd Nelson, an EXCLUSIVE HOT ROD art print, an EXCLUSIVE HOT ROD souvenir pin and VIP seating at his moderated panel on Saturday.

Those who register for BotCon as a Primus package holder will receive a five-figure convention set, admission to the Friday private sales room experience, priority seating at all panels and seminars throughout the weekend and admittance to the Saturday night Dinner and Awards party. Primus package attendees will also receive a special bonus Transformers figure to go along with their convention box set. General Admission for non-registered guests will be available on Saturday and Sunday only.

For all the information regarding the BotCon show activities, hotel updates, the exclusive figure offerings and to purchase your Judd Nelson VIP Pass, be sure to visit BotCon.com.

About Hasbro

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company dedicated to fulfilling the fundamental need for play for children and families through the creative expression of the Company's world class brand portfolio, including TRANSFORMERS, MONOPOLY, PLAY-DOH, MY LITTLE PONY, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, NERF and LITTLEST PET SHOP. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its global customers with innovative play and entertainment experiences, in a variety of forms and formats, anytime and anywhere. The Company's Hasbro Studios is responsible for entertainment brand-driven storytelling around Hasbro brands across television, film, commercial productions and short-form. Through the Company's deep commitment to corporate social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to build a safe and sustainable world for future generations and to positively impact the lives of millions of children and families every year. It has been recognized for its efforts by being named one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" and is ranked as one of Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "100 Best Corporate Citizens." Learn more at www.hasbro.com. © 2016 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About Fun Publications

For 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. © 2016 Fun Publications, Inc. All rights reserved