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News Credits: 3603 · by **Seibertron** » Wed May 04, 2011 2:17 pm

Hasbro wrote:Hello!

The annual Transformers BotCon Convention is almost here! In one month, BotCon is storming the city of Pasadena, and is going to be filled with tons of "More Than Meets The Eye" action! Highlighted during the weekend is the TRANSFORMERS Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, where we honor those people and robots who have, figuratively and literally, transformed the brand into what it is today.

For further details, please see the media alert below, and if you could include this in your upcoming calendar listings that would be terrific!

If you have any questions about BotCon or Hasbro, please feel free to reach out to me any time.

ROLL OUT!

Best,
Hasbro

*** CALENDAR LISTING ***

TRANSFORMERS ENTHUSIASTS INVADE PASADENA FOR 17th ANNUAL CONVENTION

"BotCon" Offers TRANSFORMERS Fans and Collectors "More Than Meets The Eye" Action

WHAT: 2011 TRANSFORMERS Collectors’ Convention - widely known as "BotCon"

The 17th annual TRANSFORMERS Collectors’ Convention features opportunities to:

Preview yet-to-be seen and released TRANSFORMERS toys from Hasbro’s 2011 product line
Meet and get autographs from TRANSFORMERS voice actors and special guests
View "larger than life" TRANSFORMERS character statues including OPTIMUS PRIME
Learn about TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON comic books from IDW Publishing; interact with the comic’s artists and writers, and get insider information about new and upcoming series
Check out the new TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON video game from Activision
Get an inside look at The Hub's animated series TRANSFORMERS PRIME from Hasbro Studios.
Attend panel discussions and interactive workshops led by TRANSFORMERS experts
View fan-created diorama and customized action figure contest entries
Purchase exclusive TRANSFORMERS products sold only at this year’s convention
Buy, sell or trade TRANSFORMERS toys from throughout the franchise’s 25-plus-year history with hundreds of dealers
Win hourly door prizes!
Much, much more!

WHEN: The general public may purchase one day passes and attend:

Saturday, June 4, 2011 - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 5, 2011 - 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

WHERE: Pasadena Convention Center | 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, California

Phone: (626) 795-9311

COST: Adults: $20; Children 5-12: $10; Children 4 and under: Free!

ADDITIONAL INFO: http://www.BotCon.com | (817) 448-9863

News Credits: 6 · by **BeastProwl** » Wed May 04, 2011 2:37 pm

Pasadena?

will I ever get to go? Honestly, The tickets are like a gagillion dollers!!! #-o

oh well, hopefully, i'll go some day... but as far as it goes now? well, let's just say animated would be full of win for me... :-(

by **gothsaurus** » Wed May 04, 2011 3:25 pm

I love it how the ad leaves you with the impression you could get in-and-outta Botcon for $20.... not if you want those figures. :grin:

News Credits: 2 · by **bionic_radical** » Wed May 04, 2011 4:32 pm

Gen admission never sees those figs anyways. Unless you're standing in line two hours before the doors open, you're not seeing any of those figs two days after release.

Unless they suck the balls. You then might beat collectors and be wrestling with only scalpers. Lets be honest though, everyone there is going to try to recoup cost

News Credits: 2 · by **bionic_radical** » Wed May 04, 2011 4:33 pm

Gen admission never sees those figs anyways. Unless you're standing in line two hours before the doors open, you're not seeing any of those figs two days after release.

Unless they suck the balls. You then might beat collectors and be wrestling with only scalpers. Lets be honest though, everyone there is going to try to recoup cost, and in that sense, the collectors BECOME scalpers.

News Credits: 1 · by **SumoXL** » Wed May 04, 2011 4:46 pm

Man where is the one in NY the last time there was one i been to the First Transformers live Movie was about to come out.

by **Rated X** » Wed May 04, 2011 10:44 pm

Should be fun this year.

by **krenger99** » Thu May 05, 2011 12:49 am

Finally, I get to go to our Holy Mecha. :grin:

The Pasadena area is my old stomping grounds and only 35-40min away. $20 dollar entry is the way to go these days. Those Stunticons look cool but they don't combine, so I can live without them. I'm saving my money for the treasure hunt I'll be undergoing once I get there. Yay me! :lol: