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BotCon 2011 brochure now online, details about dinner/casino night, HoF night, & registration
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Fri Mar 18, 2011 9:35 pmby Seibertron
We received the following message earlier this evening from Brian Savage, head of BotCon and the Transformers Collector's Club, regarding BotCon 2011.
BotCon wrote:
The BotCon brochure is now online! Go to
BotCon.com and click on the
Information tab.
Registration will open in a few short days. - should I just say soon?
Please make sure you
READ the brochure and understand what you want to register for before registration opens.
We anticipate a very fast sell out this year.
Please read the FAQs BEFORE you use the online registration system. If you have any additional questions please use the email link at BotCon.com. I'll be answering your new questions over the weekend.
Unfortunately because of the speed at which this will happen, please go slowly through the online registration and be careful not to make a mistake. If you make a mistake, by the time we get to you to fix it, we may be sold out!
Thanks for your patience as this is the LARGEST BotCon ever and some of the arrangements have been very complicated!
Brian
Re: BotCon 2011 brochure is now online
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Fri Mar 18, 2011 11:05 pmby LiKwid
Ah I remember this time last year I was giddy as all hell in anticipation for botcon. This year though the theme and the location are keeping me away. Would be nice to see all of the seibertron crew but alas it will have to wait till next year( hopefully) I think I still owe some shots from last year
Nevertheless this great news for those who are going to attend this year!
Re: BotCon 2011 brochure is now online
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Sat Mar 19, 2011 5:02 amby Pr1meSuspect
Yes! Got the email today! I can't tell you guy how excited I am for Botcon 2011!
Ok guys, this is gonna be my first Botcon. I want to get everything it offers, convention tours, every panel, autographs, and have the ultimate Botcon experience.
I've heard some awesome stories about how cool and nice the fan crowd can be and I'm excited to be among some hardcore fans. Hope to meet any of you guys from the forum!
Re: BotCon 2011 brochure is now online
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Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:02 amby --B--
I am pretty excited for everyone. I really was a blast last year, I had the pleasure of meeting and hanging out with some awesome people last year.
I can't go this year, as my work isn't allowing for any vacation in June or July this year (actually a good thing, but that's another story!) and I think I will miss the people more than the plastic.
One word of advice to the noobs, if you can, make sure you don't have to fly out until the evening of the last day so you can stay that whole final (Sunday?) day, I missed a lot, both by leaving and missing party time!
Re: BotCon 2011 brochure is now online
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Sat Mar 19, 2011 8:15 amby Rated X
"Transformers Customizing Class‑a day long optional event that teaches
fans to take off-the-shelf Transformers and create new characters by
repainting the existing toys"
Last year nobody came out of this class with a "custom" figure. They all came out with a black G2 sideswipe. I asked one of the participants if they were taught how to customize their figure with paint or body mods and he said "no". They were only taught how to assemble the kit that came completley colored. In other words, it is not a "customizing class" as stated. It is an "factory line assembly class" with an exclusive repaint of their choice. Just wanted to point this out.
Re: BotCon 2011 brochure is now online
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Sat Mar 19, 2011 8:54 amby AutobotSilencer
This will be my 3rd Botcon in a Row!!! I love the Nonchalant way they mentioned that they will be giving out 3D Cinemasks, and movie snacks!!! Wonder what they could be for??? Yes!!! Even a preview would be sweet, like ROTF at Botcon 09!!!
Re: BotCon 2011 brochure is now online
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Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:22 pmby vulgar_wraith
I didn't notice any restrictions on the page but can you purchace two Primus packages?
Re: BotCon 2011 brochure is now online
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Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:23 pmby It Is Him
Just checked my schedule, and I've got class that weekend.
See ya guys in 2012. Hopefully.
Re: BotCon 2011 brochure is now online
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Sun Mar 20, 2011 10:38 amby Counterpunch
Rated X wrote:"Transformers Customizing Class‑a day long optional event that teaches
fans to take off-the-shelf Transformers and create new characters by
repainting the existing toys"
Last year nobody came out of this class with a "custom" figure. They all came out with a black G2 sideswipe. I asked one of the participants if they were taught how to customize their figure with paint or body mods and he said "no". They were only taught how to assemble the kit that came completley colored. In other words, it is not a "customizing class" as stated. It is an "factory line assembly class" with an exclusive repaint of their choice. Just wanted to point this out.
This is a completely legitimate point.
BotCon tweets about dinner/casino night, HoF night, and registration
Posted:
Mon Mar 21, 2011 11:56 amby Seibertron
Earlier today,
@BotCon posted a few
tweets regarding
BotCon 2011. We retweeted their tweets on
Seibertron.com's Twitter page:
@BotCon on Twitter wrote:DINNER and CASINO night is FRIDAY NIGHT. Included WITH Primus package. HoF Ceremony is SATURDAY NIGHT. $45 & will have diff features this yr
1 hour ago
@BotCon on Twitter wrote:TF fan sites need to front page this news... When Registration goes live an email will be sent and a Tweet will be sent out.
3 hours ago
Stay tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest BotCon news as it becomes available. You can also get the latest updates if you
follow us on Twitter.
Re: BotCon 2011 brochure now online, details about dinner/casino night, HoF night, & registration
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Mon Mar 21, 2011 1:57 pmby Seibertron
Just occurred to me that this is going to mess up our plans for the annual Seibertron.com night. Hm.
Re: BotCon 2011 brochure now online, details about dinner/casino night, HoF night, & registration
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Mon Mar 21, 2011 2:00 pmby Counterpunch
Seibertron wrote:Just occurred to me that this is going to mess up our plans for the annual Seibertron.com night. Hm.
I bet they were looking at how successful the Friday night parties were getting and decided that there was opportunity they were not capitalizing on.
Re: BotCon 2011 brochure now online, details about dinner/casino night, HoF night, & registration
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Mon Mar 21, 2011 2:15 pmby Seibertron
Counterpunch wrote:Seibertron wrote:Just occurred to me that this is going to mess up our plans for the annual Seibertron.com night. Hm.
I bet they were looking at how successful the Friday night parties were getting and decided that there was opportunity they were not capitalizing on.
Or maybe they're trying to prevent the crazy drunkeness that happens on those nights? Or maybe they've got something bigger than a quick DOTM preview (just a guess based off 2009) planned for us on Saturday night. Hm.
Re: BotCon 2011 brochure now online, details about dinner/casino night, HoF night, & registration
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Mon Mar 21, 2011 2:29 pmby Rated X
Seibertron wrote:Counterpunch wrote:Seibertron wrote:Just occurred to me that this is going to mess up our plans for the annual Seibertron.com night. Hm.
I bet they were looking at how successful the Friday night parties were getting and decided that there was opportunity they were not capitalizing on.
Or maybe they're trying to prevent the crazy drunkeness that happens on those nights? Or maybe they've got something bigger than a quick DOTM preview (just a guess based off 2009) planned for us on Saturday night. Hm.
Im still not sure if I wanna go for the "Animated" theme. But if I do every night will be drinking night. From what I was told this area is out in the open. Not like last year where we were trapped in Disney World and forced to party by their curfews and early bar closing times. Wish they would put Botcon in Miami so I could take all of ya to the shake junt and we can party with the strippers till 5 AM !!!
Re: BotCon 2011 brochure now online, details about dinner/casino night, HoF night, & registration
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Mon Mar 21, 2011 3:17 pmby vulgar_wraith
I just realised the HoF was a seperate event now and cost $45 which is kind of steep may have to skip out on that.Don't know if it will be worth going too.What everyone elses thoughts thats going this year?
Re: BotCon 2011 brochure now online, details about dinner/casino night, HoF night, & registration
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Mon Mar 21, 2011 4:03 pmby El Duque
Start your engines!
Botcon 2011 Registration is now online! Be prepared to wait as their site is running a bit on the slow side, but registration is officially active and online. Click
here to be taken to their registration site!
Re: BotCon 2011 brochure now online, details about dinner/casino night, HoF night, & registration
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Mon Mar 21, 2011 4:54 pmby Diem
Signed up for the Primus package. See you there, guys!
Re: BotCon 2011 brochure now online, details about dinner/casino night, HoF night, & registration
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Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:09 pmby Counterpunch
From what I hear and see, registration is still bungled up a bit.
Re: BotCon 2011 brochure now online, details about dinner/casino night, HoF night, & registration
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Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:10 pmby GetRightRobot
Unfortunately, I cannot make it this year....
I was hoping to meet some of the faces behind the usernames. I hope everyone who can go DOES, and has an awesome time! I can tell you, my absolute best friend I met waiting in the long (and totally hysterical) lines! Don't let the box set keep you from going if you can.
Re: BotCon 2011 brochure now online, details about dinner/casino night, HoF night, & registration
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Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:13 pmby rpetras
I can't FREAKING LOG IN!!!!!!!
Re: BotCon 2011 brochure now online, details about dinner/casino night, HoF night, & registration
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Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:47 pmby Midnight_Fox
Got my Primus package ordered! SOOOO EXCITED!
Re: BotCon 2011 brochure now online, details about dinner/casino night, HoF night, & registration
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Mon Mar 21, 2011 6:15 pmby rpetras
OK, I got in.
I had to do the Iacon package this year though ... but it will be my first botcon set!
Re: BotCon 2011 brochure now online, details about dinner/casino night, HoF night, & registration
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Mon Mar 21, 2011 7:51 pmby FflawSuperior
Just checked my bank account...ouch. For some reason I thought the Mini-con package was available to everyone, as a simple 'entry-but-no-figures-or-big-benefits' package. Seems that's terribly wrong! And 180USD is the minimum :/
I do have the money...But I'd rather buy the DOTM set, and work on my generations, and G1 sets.
Re: BotCon 2011 brochure now online, details about dinner/casino night, HoF night, & registration
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Mon Mar 21, 2011 8:44 pmby Rated X
Im gonna sleep on it.
I wanna hit that button but then I just keep thinking ANIMATED...IS IT WORTH $1500 ???
Pros:
1. I own the original Stunticons so owning a homage set would be really cool.
2. A chance to cop some of the classics figures I missed from the 2006-2007 line.
3. A chance to hang with the Seibertron.com homies.
Cons :
1. ANIMATED !!!
The money is there but the interest is not. I own 13 animated figures. I bought most of them because they are homages to favorite G1 characters, Nothing more. I have owned all 3 seasons of Animated that I got hold of a year ago and have yet to watch. Maybe Im not giving Animated a fair chance. But I just cant seem to get a taste for it. (or Transformers Prime) Will somebody please give me a shining reason to make the trip ???
Re: BotCon 2011 brochure now online, details about dinner/casino night, HoF night, & registration
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Mon Mar 21, 2011 8:44 pmby It Is Him
Bah, I really want to be there for the screening.
If any of you want to fill in the gaps in your animated collection, I've just listed every Hasbro Deluxe, Voyager and Leader for sale.