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Ok, i saw the exclusives, they are repaints and aside from Checkers I'm not too fond of the names given to the bots, namely nachos Belgrande...I mean come on!!! I know its probably in fun, but I mean thats kinda stupid...If you wanted to do a Mexican Dairycon exclusive, then why not call him Torro, which is Bull I think in Mexicano speak..I mean lets have a little seriousness about the names...I'm not sure I'm being fair, but what do the rest of you think??
Are these names the begining of spiraling stupidity when it comes to repaints and names and bios? It took comics a long time to be thought of as a viable and serious drama story and as an art form, lest we forget the campy and rediculous take on Batman and Robin which included Bat-Ice skates and Chris O'donnel's Robin saying "Holy Crapoli Batman its a dung Beatle!" Note: not an actual saying from that movie, but close to the actual script, IMO..

skywarp-2 wrote:Ok, i saw the exclusives, they are repaints and aside from Checkers I'm not too fond of the names given to the bots, namely nachos Belgrande...I mean come on!!! I know its probably in fun, but I mean thats kinda stupid...If you wanted to do a Mexican Dairycon exclusive, then why not call him Torro, which is Bull I think in Mexicano speak..I mean lets have a little seriousness about the names...I'm not sure I'm being fair, but what do the rest of you think??
Are these names the begining of spiraling stupidity when it comes to repaints and names and bios? It took comics a long time to be thought of as a viable and serious drama story and as an art form, lest we forget the campy and rediculous take on Batman and Robin which included Bat-Ice skates and Chris O'donnel's Robin saying "Holy Crapoli Batman its a dung Beatle!" Note: not an actual saying from that movie, but close to the actual script, IMO..

Do you really care that much? It's a local convention exclusive. I could care less if they called it Dingleberryatron if it was free and unique.

Its a tradition for all the Autocon figures. They've had funny names and bios for all there exclusives since the three conventions started up. Look back at the last Autochode and the Shuttlechodes set.

ohhh your right... they do have funny names.. huh.. well if its supposed to be silly from the start then I guess its what it is..Don't get me wrong I am not against fun by any means, i was just hoping that this wouldn't seep into the botcons and the regular toy lines and so on...

Not trying to be mean but you are taking this too seriously.

GetterDragun wrote:

skywarp-2 wrote:Ok, i saw the exclusives, they are repaints and aside from Checkers I'm not too fond of the names given to the bots, namely nachos Belgrande...I mean come on!!! I know its probably in fun, but I mean thats kinda stupid...If you wanted to do a Mexican Dairycon exclusive, then why not call him Torro, which is Bull I think in Mexicano speak..I mean lets have a little seriousness about the names...I'm not sure I'm being fair, but what do the rest of you think??
Are these names the begining of spiraling stupidity when it comes to repaints and names and bios? It took comics a long time to be thought of as a viable and serious drama story and as an art form, lest we forget the campy and rediculous take on Batman and Robin which included Bat-Ice skates and Chris O'donnel's Robin saying "Holy Crapoli Batman its a dung Beatle!" Note: not an actual saying from that movie, but close to the actual script, IMO..

Do you really care that much? It's a local convention exclusive. I could care less if they called it Dingleberryatron if it was free and unique.

Movie megatron should be called Dingleberryatron.

I've been paying attention to the Dairycon site for a while now (live a few long hours away, thought of attending this year, but I'll go next!)...

My absolute favorite Dairycon Character? It has to be...

Heffer!

http://www.geocities.com/fredsworkshop/heffer.html

Bio:

Allegiance: Dairycon
Name: Heffer
Function: Grazer

Quote:"Mooo."

A more recent addition to the ranks, Heffer is most often referred to as, "the last one off the Turnip Truck," (on the trip from the Dairycon Universe to Wisconsin). However, he is welcomed in the local taverns in the moo-state, and can always be counted on in a brawl.

Abilities: Heffer is not afraid to throw his weight around. As one of the stronger Dairycons, Heffer can haul up to 100000lbs, and knock over a freight train with one push. The Cow-catchers mounted on front in vehicle mode deflect the most intense artillary barrage. Heff-mounted weapons in hands allow him to bale hay or chew cud in the most dire of circumstances.

Weaknesses: As the least fuel-efficient of the Dairycons, Heffer is often, 'put out to pasture', and unable to go into battle. "The Wisconsin gas prices are just too high", says the gas-guzzling semi-truck. This has made him intolerant and bitter. Not even his old pal Uncle Whiskey Breath can cheer him up when he gets in one of those moods.


^ Comparison of original art piece & 'production' piece...