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BotCon 2026 - July 10-12 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Chicago, IL

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Re: BotCon 2026 - July 10-12 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Chicago, IL

Posted by megatran Sat May 30, 2026 12:15 am

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Sabrblade wrote:Here we go!

Yolopark VS 2-pack exclusive

No mention of price?
And, why is it limited to 504 units? 504 reminds me of 504 (gateway timeout) error.
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Re: BotCon 2026 - July 10-12 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Chicago, IL

Posted by megatran Thu Jun 11, 2026 11:23 pm

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Robots In Disguise (RID) animation 25th Anniversary line up include voice actor Daniel Riordan. Characters Megatron & Omega Prime.
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Re: BotCon 2026 - July 10-12 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Chicago, IL

Posted by megatran Mon Jun 15, 2026 6:38 am

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megatran wrote:Robots In Disguise (RID) animation 25th Anniversary line up include voice actor Daniel Riordan. Characters Megatron & Omega Prime.

Botcon online site state Daniel Riordan as "final guest announced".

https://www.botcon.com/botcon-26-news/

Was hoping for a few more guest.
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Re: BotCon 2026 - July 10-12 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Chicago, IL

Posted by Sabrblade Tue Jun 16, 2026 3:23 pm

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Some more news catch-up:

Stern Pinball announcement
Are you as excited to play the new Stern Pinball Transformers Pinball machines as we are? You'll have your chance at BotCon Chicago July 10-12. Stern will be joining us to showcase their newest TRANSFORMERS: MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE pinball machine which includes modes based on the G1 cartoon, with new original audio from Peter Cullen and Frank Welker! Stern representatives will be onsite to discuss this amazing new machine! Watch the trailer here:


Also, just announced on Friday was our OFFICIAL Yolopark Transformers VS convention exclusive set. Check out our updated Mystery Box listing to see everything you get with your Premium and Premium Plus package. You can register here: https://www.botcon.com/

Stay tuned for tomorrow as we make our final BotCon Chicago guest announcement. You don't want to miss the largest Transformers Convention in over a decade! BotCon '26 at the Schaumburg Convention Center.
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Final guest announcement
Joining us at BotCon Chicago in celebrating the 25th anniversary of Transformers Robots in Disguise is none other the voice of Megatron and Omega Prime, Mr. Daniel Riordan!

With this final guest announcement, we are thrilled to have the opportunity to along with the RID spotlight also commemorate the 40th anniversary of Transformers: The Movie. Featuring Springer (Neil Ross), Arcee (Sue Blu), John Moschitta (Blurr), and the narrator of the film (Victor Caroli). Then of course we will also be honoring the 30th anniversary of Beast Wars with Depthcharge (David Sobolov). You won’t want to miss the largest Transformers Convention in over a decade! BotCon '26 at the Schaumburg Convention Center. Stay tuned for more announcements!
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Announcing a Miniforce toy exclusive!
- This is going to be a busy week of announcements. Let's kick it off with ANOTHER exclusive available in the U.S. ONLY through BotCon, debuting July 9th at BotCon Chicago at the Schaumburg Convention Center! Main show activities July 10-12. Weekend/Premium packages available now. Daily Tickets at the door. Kids 12 & Under FREE! -

Answering the call for justice, RexKaizer charges into battle against the forces of evil with unstoppable power. When the mech's mighty T-Rex form combines with Machine Dinocar, the result is RexKaizer—a towering warrior whose immense strength is matched only by its unbreakable resolve. The Miniforce Dinoid RexKaizer Black Edition is a limited-availability special release, reimagined in striking dark tones accented by bold red and gleaming gold highlights. Its commanding presence is further enhanced by the all-new, exclusive soft-goods Kaizer Cape, creating a dramatic silhouette that dominates any display. Powerful, imposing, and undeniably heroic, this premium Black Edition is a must-have centerpiece for Miniforce collectors and fans alike.

Stay tuned for additional updates!
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Exclusive merchandise announcement
BotCon Chicago will feature an amazing selection of exclusive and BotCon branded merchandise for sale. In addition to the Official Yolopark Vs set, Black Rex Kaiser, and some TBA items, BotCon also offers attendees an EXCLUSIVE T-Shirt, Badge, Lanyard, and more.

This years T-Shirt design uses our classic BotCon owned Gaea character/image. Gaea is the official sister of both Primus and Unicron. With a color retouching by Jesse Wittenrich and produced by DragonStar Ink, you won't want to miss this limited edition Tee! It is included with every Premium/Premium Plus package and can also be added to the Weekend package or bought individually at the BotCon store staring July 9th.

Stay tuned for some MAJOR Blokees announcements, Vendor Map, Convention comic, and so much MORE later this week.
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Re: BotCon 2026 - July 10-12 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Chicago, IL

Posted by megatran Sun Jun 21, 2026 12:05 am

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BotCon you cheeky buggers. Said Daniel Riordan was last guest announcement. Now boom! Announced voice actor Jeremy Levy will be attending. Of Cyberverse and Rescue Bots Academy fame.

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Exhibit Hall layout released. ;)^
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Re: BotCon 2026 - July 10-12 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Chicago, IL

Posted by megatran Tue Jun 23, 2026 11:54 pm

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megatran wrote:Preliminary event schedule (subject to change)
https://www.botcon.com/botcon-26-schedule/

Schedule updated.

https://www.botcon.com/botcon-26-schedule/
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Re: BotCon 2026 - July 10-12 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Chicago, IL

Posted by megatran Tue Jul 07, 2026 12:31 am

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It's on this weekend.
(So is TFCon Toronto, lol)
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Re: BotCon 2026 - July 10-12 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Chicago, IL

Posted by megatran Fri Jul 10, 2026 11:29 pm

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Anyone here in attendance?

How's the Dealer room look this year?
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Re: BotCon 2026 - July 10-12 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Chicago, IL

Posted by Sabrblade Sat Jul 11, 2026 1:09 am

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megatran wrote:Anyone here in attendance?
Me.

megatran wrote:How's the Dealer room look this year?
Enormous.
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Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
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Re: BotCon 2026 - July 10-12 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Chicago, IL

Posted by megatran Mon Jul 13, 2026 5:18 am

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Botcon 2027 is back again at Chicago.


Sabrblade wrote:
megatran wrote:How's the Dealer room look this year?
Enormous.

As in Ron Jeremy enormous? Pics please. Of Dealer room (not Ron 'coz that wouldn't be kosher).
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Re: BotCon 2026 - July 10-12 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Chicago, IL

Posted by Sabrblade Wed Jul 15, 2026 2:20 pm

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Non-attending post-convention purchases announcement
BotCon Non-Attending options begin today!

The BIGGEST BotCon in over a decade may have just ended Sunday, but for anyone that wasn’t able to make it we are starting the pre-orders for non-attending items TODAY!

Place your order for BotCon exclusive Black Rex Kaiser and the Agabyss exclusive Hello Abeddon right now, right here:

https://www.agabyss.com/rex-kaiser-black-edition

and here:

https://www.agabyss.com/x-transbots-mx-4-hello-abaddon-botcon-exclusive-version

Then stay tuned for Thursday when you will be able to order the following:

BotCon Sideburn VS Menasor Yolopark exclusive

BotCon Non-Attending Mystery Box

BotCon Unlimited #5

BotCon Unlimited #5 SIGNED by Sue Blu

Daniel Riordan RID SIGNED prints

And the VERY limited TFTM 40th anniversary, Beast Wars 30th anniversary, and RID 25th anniversary collage print signed by ALL 6 classic series voice actor guests.

Don’t miss out on these amazing non-attending items as they are all limited and will go FAST!
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Re: BotCon 2026 - July 10-12 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Chicago, IL

Posted by Sabrblade Thu Jul 16, 2026 2:23 pm

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Pre-orders live for both the BotCon Yolopark 2-pack and the magazine (both unautographed and autographed):
https://www.agabyss.com/pre-orders/botcon-2026-yolopark-sideburn-vs-menasor-set
https://www.agabyss.com/pre-orders/botcon-2026-exclusive-comic-magazine
https://www.agabyss.com/pre-orders/botcon-2026-exclusive-comic-magazine-autographed-by-sue-blu

The 2-pack is also available in the Mystery Box:
https://www.agabyss.com/pre-orders/botcon-2026-mystery-box

Quantities are VERY limited (I don't know exact numbers), so if anyone here has even an inkling of wanting any of these, pre-order NOW!
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